Seminar in selected topics in the policies, practices, and processes of development, including, for example, political economy perspectives on development; anti-development and postcolonial theory; economic restructuring and transition economies; gender and development; the relations between development and migration, transportation and tourism; environmental management and sustainable development. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.

Seminar in urban geography, including, for example, urban morphology; urban systems; the local state; urban social fragmentation; conflicts over urban growth and development; urban transportation planning; urban historical geography; gender and urban space; race and urban space; urban landscapes. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.

Examination of selected topics in geomorphology, hydrology, pedology, biogeography, climatology, and earth system science. 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.