Geography
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
Loeb Bldg B349
Tel.: 613-520-2561
Fax: 613-520-4301
carleton.ca/geography/geography/graduate
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Geography
- Ph.D. Geography
- Ph.D. Geography with Specialization in Political Economy (Specialization requirements listed under Political Economy)
M.A. Geography
About the Program
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers programs of study and research in geography leading to the degree of Master of Arts. Research on a wide variety of topics is possible.
Whatever a student's primary field of interest, the Carleton M.A. program promotes an integrative conception of Geography and encourages the crossing of inter- and intra-disciplinary boundaries. It also seeks to foster openness to a variety of philosophical and methodological approaches to geographical inquiry.
Academic Regulations
See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
Admission Requirements
The requirement for admission into the master's program is a B.A.(Honours) or B.Sc. (Honours) in Geography or a related discipline, with at least B+ standing.
In exceptional cases, pertinent work experience may be considered in support of an application to the Department. Students entering the program from other disciplines or with academic deficiencies may be required to take additional courses.
Program Requirements
The following 5.0 credits:
M.Sc. Geography
About the Program
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers programs of study leading to the degree of Master of Science. Subjects of research are in the natural and geographical information sciences, with substantive research clusters that provide critical mass for advanced inquiry. For more information about the research clusters, visit the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies graduate studies web page.
Academic Regulations
See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
Admission Requirements
The normal requirement for admission into the M.Sc. program in Geography is a B.Sc. (Honours) or B.A. (Honours) in Physical Geography or a related discipline, with at least B+ standing.
Students entering the program from other disciplines or with academic deficiencies may be required to take additional courses.
The intended research area must be eligible for NSERC support.
Applicants for admission must provide an outline of their proposed project, which must be suitable for the M.Sc. program.
Program Requirements
The following 5.0 credits:
- GEOG 5001 Modeling Environmental Systems
- GEOG 5905 Masters Research Workshop
- GEOG 5906 M.Sc. Thesis (2.5 credits) which must be defended at an oral examination
- 1.0 credit in Physical Geography selected from:
- GEOG 5103, GEOG 5104, GEOG 5107 GEOG 5303, GEOG 5307, GEOG 5800 GEOG 5803, GEOG 5804, GEOG 5900 GEOG 4004, GEOG 4013, GEOG 4017, GEOG 4101, GEOG 4103 GEOG 4104, GEOG 4108, GEOM 4003, GEOM 4008, or from courses offered by departments in the Faculty of Science.
- 0.5 credit free elective
- In addition to the formal requirements, M.Sc. students are required to attend the Departmental Seminar Series, and the Graduate Field Camp.
Notes
- Only 0.5 credit towards the program may be obtained in GEOG 5900 - Graduate Tutorial.
- Only 0.5 credit may be obtained at 4000 level.
Ph.D. Geography
About the Program
The doctoral program in geography is structured around two fields:
- the geography of societal change with emphasis on the global political economy; restructuring and the environment; geographies of socio-cultural evaluation; feminist geographies
- the geography of environmental change with emphasis on environmental processes and anthropogenic impacts; appraisal and societal management of environmental resources.
Academic Regulations
See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
Admission Requirements
The normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is a master's degree (or the equivalent) in geography, with at least an A- average.
A student already registered in the M.A. or M.Sc. program who shows outstanding academic performance and research promise may be permitted to transfer to the Ph.D. program with a recommendation by the Departmental graduate committee.
Applicants whose academic preparation has deficiencies in certain areas may be admitted to the Ph.D. program with the requirement that they complete additional course work.
Admission to the Ph.D. program is granted on a full-time basis in September for the fall term.
Program Requirements
Program requirements for the Ph.D. degree are outlined in the General Regulations section of this Calendar. The specific program requirements of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies are:
Ten (10.0) credits:
- GEOG 6000/GEOG 6001
- Either GEOG 6003/GEOG 6004 or GEOG 6006/GEOG 6007
- One written comprehensive examination in either GEOG 6906 or GEOG 6907
- Presentation and oral defence of the thesis proposal as outlined below
- A thesis equivalent to 8.0 of the required 10.0 credits which must be defended at an oral examination
Comprehensive Examination
Each doctoral candidate is required to write one comprehensive examination: GEOG 6906 or GEOG 6907, according to the chosen field of specialization
The comprehensive examination must be completed after course requirements for the Ph.D. have been completed. The examination will occur no later than the fourth term of registration in the Ph.D. program. Failure to complete the examination successfully will result in denial of permission to continue in the program.
Thesis Proposal
Candidates normally register in the thesis on entry to the program and work actively to define their research topic during the first term of registration. The thesis proposal is normally presented after comprehensive requirements have been fulfilled. Candidates submit and defend the thesis proposal at an oral examination no later than the end of the 5th term of registration in the Ph.D. program. Continuous registration is required after initial registration in the thesis.
Residence Requirements
All Ph.D. candidates must be registered full time in a minimum of six terms to satisfy the residence requirement.
