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From: Robert Yarbrough [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 11:02 AM Subject: MS in Applied Geography Assistantship available fall 2017 Dear Colleagues, We've just been made aware that we have one remaining teaching assistantship available in our Master of Science in Applied Geography program for the 2017-18 academic year. This graduate teaching assistantship comes with a tuition waiver (graduate students still must pay student fees) and a $10,000/yr annual stipend. The application deadline is July 15th. Please forward this to any students you think might be interested. They can follow the link at the bottom of this message and/or contact me directly for more details ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Many thanks! Rob Georgia Southern University Master of Science in Applied Geography The Master of Science degree with a major in Applied Geography prepares graduates for advanced study, meaningful employment, and life-long learning. The program’s applied focus nurtures a culture of engagement, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities and helping students from a variety of academic disciplines apply their classroom knowledge to real-world situations. The increasing demand for readily available, consistent, accurate, complete, and current geographic information and the widespread availability and use of advanced geospatial technologies offer excellent career opportunities for our graduates. Indeed, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that overall employment demand for geospatial technologists will grow by a minimum of 20% over the next decade. The M.S. in Applied Geography offers students a diverse array of field experiences including: • Analyzing climate change impacts on barrier islands • Utilizing geospatial data and methods to address urban and environmental issues • Mapping and monitoring coastal habitats using remote sensing data • Applying urban forestry to meet sustainable development goals • Examining ecotourism, sustainability, and environmental change in Latin America • Developing warning systems for hydrometeorologic hazards in the Dolomite Alps in Italy The program, therefore, prepares students for professional opportunities in a multitude of fields including: regional and transportation planning, the geospatial-intelligence industry, market analysis, meteorology/climatology, natural and human-made hazards, public health, logistics, resource management, and sustainable development. ________________________________ Admission Students are selected for the Master of Science in Applied Geography degree program on a competitive basis. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admissions. 1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 2. Completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)(scores must be sent tot he College of Graduate Studies) 3. Completion of the TOEFL Exam with scores sent to the College of Graduate Studies (international students only) 4. A statement of purpose explaining the reasons for pursing a Master of Science in Applied Geography 5. Three letters of recommendation 6. Typically, applicants will have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraudate coursework http://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/admission/master-of-science-applied-geography/ -- Robert A. Yarbrough, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Geography Associate Department Chair Department of Geology and Geography Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA 30460 (912) 478-0846 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>