This option allows students with advanced course work in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Geology, or Planning to complete a masters degree in three full semesters and one summer semester. Students can choose from GEO 651, GEO 666, GEO 668, GLG 690, GLG 672, GLG 673, GLG 680. Contact the Department of Geography, Geology and Planning for further information and guidelines.

Before enrolling in courses to be counted for both undergraduate and graduate credit, an undergraduate student must be accepted into the accelerated masters program AND receive prior approval from the Graduate Program Director, Department Head of the undergraduate program and the Graduate College Dean (on a Mixed Credit Form). Acceptance to the program and all approvals must be completed prior to the end of change of schedule period for the course(s). See the Graduate College for further information.

Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements.

1. Junior standing, majoring in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Geology or Planning with an overall GPA of 3.25 or better.
2. Majors in Geology must have completed GLG 333 and have a GPA of 3.25 in all Geology courses. Majors in Geography and Geospatial Sciences must have completed GEO 661 and have a GPA of 3.25 in all geography and geospatial sciences courses.
3. Acceptance of applicant by a graduate faculty member who agrees to serve as the student’s graduate research advisor.
4. Acceptance of applicant by the graduate faculty in Geography, Geology and Planning under the Accelerated Master’s option.