University of
Windsor - Graduate Calendar, 1998 - 1999 
COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH 

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16.2 Programs of Study 

16.2.1 THE MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE 

Offerings in Geography emphasize two areas: physical geography and environmental resource management, and urban-economic geography. Also offered are some courses in planning and students may take a maximum of two planning courses at Wayne State University if they are not available at Windsor. 

The general admission, residence, and period of study requirements may be found in the regulations of the College of Graduate Studies and Research (see 1.3 and 1.6.). The  Handbook of Procedures for Graduate Students in Geography provides additional information on requirements for specific areas of focus. 

All graduate students will be assigned to an advisory committee and may be examined to determine research capabilities and deficiencies in background courses. Remedial courses or supplemental readings may be required. 

Program Requirements—Master of Arts in Geography 

After being counselled in Geography, candidates may proceed toward the degree in one of the following programs: 

(a) a minimum of six courses, one of which may be replaced by a senior undergraduate course with the permission of the program coordinator, and a thesis on an approved research problem, plus an oral examination on the thesis; 
(b) a minimum of eight courses, one of which may be replaced by a senior undergraduate course with the permission of the program coordinator, and a major paper on an approved topic. The completion of the major paper will be followed by a comprehensive written examination covering two subject areas of the candidate's choice. 
 
The option to complete program (a) or (b) will be kept open in consultation with the Geography Graduate Coordinator . 

All candidates will take 02-250 and 42-231 as non-credit courses, if they have not taken them or equivalent course(s) at the undergraduate level. 

All candidates will take 42-500 and 42-504 as required courses. 

 

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