Master of Science in Geography - Globalization, Development and Cities (Research)

University of North Texas

Take on significant societal and environmental challenges. Many problems facing society today have a geographical dimension. We offer a professional program and a research program, which apply geographic concepts and techniques to solve those problems. By studying Geography at the University of North Texas, you learn to apply research methods and spatial and environmental problem-solving skills to: Address problems related to floods, droughts and other hazards. Create plans for sustainable urban growth. Evaluate effects of globalization and environmental change on human security. Evaluate human impacts on ecosystems. Find good locations and markets for business expansion. Identify patterns in the spread of disease. Plan and manage water, energy and other resourcesOur global society is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before. Globalization of trade and commerce has increased national wealth and our appetite to consume commodities, technologies, art and culture from around the world. We continue to create spectacular cities to represent our cultural, technological and architectural achievements. But even as we continue to generate extraordinary wealth, we live in a world that is riddled with social and environmental unsustainability, poverty, inequality, discrimination, prejudice, marginalization, terror and conflict. The objective of this track is to train students to understand the complexities of our global society, our cities and our unequal geographies of life and livelihood. Upon graduating, students will find themselves well trained to pursue doctoral degrees, or careers in government, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, teaching, diplomacy and elsewhere.