University of Connecticut | Graduate Programs at UConnMaster's ProgramStudents take a small number of core courses in research methods and design, and select an area of specialization in consultation with their adviser for the remainder of their course work and research. Potential students are encouraged to review titles of recent M.A. Theses and PhD Dissertations for departmental and faculty interests and specializations. Candidates for the M.A. in Geography may pursue either Plan A or Plan B:
Detailed degree requirements are available in the graduate school catalog. M.A. students funded as Graduate Assistants (“teaching assistants”) or Research Assistants receive tuition remission and a typical stipend of about $14,500 per academic year. Students are still required to pay fees of about $1,500 per academic year and optional health insurance of about $1,100 per academic year. For additional information please contact the Coordinator of the Graduate Program: Professor Anji Seth. PhD ProgramWe are particularly proud of our PhD program. The typical completion time is four years and we have been extremely successful in placing our graduates in quality tenure-track faculty positions. One reason for the quick completion time and successful placement of our graduates is the close one-to-one relationship we develop between our students and faculty as evidenced by the large number of student publications co-authored with faculty and the large number of small enrollment classes we are able to offer. Click here for a listing of recent Graduate Student activity. Potential students are encouraged to review titles of recent M.A. Theses and PhD Dissertations for departmental and faculty interests and specializations. The fundamental requirements for the PhD degree are the completion of a core curriculum, a PhD examination, a dissertation proposal and defense, and successfully defending a PhD Dissertation. Detailed degree requirements are available in the graduate school catalog. Please note that we strongly advise that students discuss their pending application with a potential PhD advisor from the Department. Ph.D. students funded as Graduate Assistants (“teaching assistants”) or Research Assistants receive tuition remission and a typical stipend of about $15,500 per academic year. Students are still required to pay fees of about $1,500 per academic year and optional health insurance of about $1,100 per academic year. For additional information please contact the Coordinator of the Graduate Program:Professor Anji Seth.
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