MA in Urban Sustainability; Applied Spatial Analysis GIS Certificate
Location: AU Los Angeles
Credits for Degree: 54 quarter credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Low-residency
Standard time to completion: 25 months
Program Overview
The 36 unit USMA degree with an integrated Certificate in Applied Spatial Analysis for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) affords students the opportunity to earn both the MA degree and GIS certificate within 4 semesters. The GIS certificate is earned while satisfying several of the USMA program requirements.
Students completing both the MA degree and GIS certificate participate in the same program activities, with slightly different course sequencing.
Admission Requirements
The admissions requirements for the USMA/GIS Certificate program are the same as those for the stand-alone USMA program. An applicant may indicate on the application an intention to complete the integrated programs. Students who apply only to the USMA program may, with the advice of their USMA Mentor, elect to add the GIS option in Semester 2.
Students who need additional time to complete their capstone projects beyond their fourth semester have the option to enroll in Thesis Completion Status during a fifth semester for a nominal fee.
Current Tuition and Fees
University Tuition and Fees
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