In-depth study and application of one or more research methods/techniques (e.g., qualitative methods, ethnography, textual analysis, visual analysis, GIS). Intended to offer M.A. and Ph.D. students advanced methodological specialization in geography. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Seminar in geography and social theory, including, for example, theories of human spatiality; marxist, neo- marxist, and post-marxist theory; postmodernism and poststructuralism; feminist theory; actor network theory; identity theory; geographic thought and society; technology and society. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.
Introduction to the professoriate, with particular focus on geography within the academy. Intended to provide students with background sufficient to assume responsibility as new faculty members in universities and colleges.
Introduction to basic geographic research proposal design standards, with particular emphasis on the requirements of granting agencies.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
May be repeated indefinitely.
Open to doctoral candidates who have the necessary training and ability to conduct research on a selected problem. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
