Master of Science in Applied Geospatial Sciences  

Both thesis and non-thesis degree plans are available on campus and fully online. This degree is for you if you want to pursue a career in:

  • community development
  • cultural geography and geodesign
  • environmental systems
  • geographic information systems (GIS)
  • land management
  • physical geography
  • recreation management
  • geospatial technologies
  • urban and regional planning

Degree details

Go to the NAU academic catalog for more details on courses and degree information. (In the Search Degrees box, enter "ms geospatial".)

More Questions?

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for MS Graduate Applicants. 

Online program

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The MS Applied Geospatial Sciences degree program is available in a fully online format. In addition to the requirements above, as a distance learning student, you must:

  1. Choose the practicum option; the thesis option is strongly discouraged for online students.
  2. Carefully construct a program of study based on the more limited range of online courses that are available - please note that you may be required to take courses outside of the GRP department.

How to Apply

As noted in the academic catalog link, above, to apply to the MS degree program you must submit (1) an application, (2) transcripts, (3) three letters of recommendation, (4) a statement of purpose, and (5) advisor agreement form. The application form is mostly done online through the NAU Graduate College. Transcripts must be sent to the NAU Graduate College. Letters can be mailed, faxed or emailed to:

Graduate Programs Coordinator
Department of Geography, Planning and Recreation
Northern Arizona University, Box 15016
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-5016, USA

Fax: 928-523-2275 
Email: Dr. Alan A. Lew <Alan . Lew (at) NAU . EDU>

Click here to download application materials.

Please see our Graduate Programs Application FAQ for additional information.