Students in the Beach EDGE Environmental Science and Policy (B.A.)/Geography (M.A.) program will complete the requirements for both the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and Policy and the Master of Arts in Geography.
This program is intended to streamline access to our Master of Arts degree program for qualified and promising undergraduates. Beach EDGE students in ES&P may double-count a maximum of 12-units of electives towards both their B.A. and M.A.degrees. These 12-units must be taken in residence at CSULB.
Advisor/Staff Contacts:
Once an undergraduate has expressed interest in our ES&P EDGE program, advising will be coordinated between the undergraduate and graduate advisors to discuss appropriate coursework. Upon acceptance to the M.A. program their advising will be switched to the Graduate Advisor.
- ES&P Undergraduate Advisor, Dr. Monica Argandona, Monica.Argandona@csulb.edu
- Geography Graduate Advisor, Dr. Gary Hytrek, Gary.Hytrek@csulb.edu
Please visit the CSULB Catalog for the Environmental Science and Policy, B.A. degree requirement.
The Geography, M.A. consists of at least 30 units including core requirements (GEOG 596, GEOG 696 and a methods course), a minimum of two topical seminars, electives, and a thesis. A minimum of 21 units of the M.A. degree must be taken at the 500 or 600 level. For split level (400/500) classes, EDGE students should enroll in the 500-level section.
Eligibility
- Matriculated undergraduate student at CSULB
- Junior standing or higher.
- Meet major specific requirements per the CSULB Catalog for the Environmental Science and Policy, B.A. degree.
- CSULB ES&P GPA of 3.0
- Meet CSULB eligibility for Graduate Studies.
Application Requirements
Submit the following to Gary.Hytrek@csulb.edu by the application deadline (June 1 for Fall, Nov 1 for Spring)
- Program Application form (DOCX)
- Unofficial Transcripts from CSULB and all universities/colleges where major-specific prerequisite courses were completed.
- The name and email of two referees, one of whom must be a CSULB Geography or ES&P faculty member.
- Personal statement (approx. 2 pages) in which you address your research interests in Geography; your professional or personal goals in seeking a graduate degree; how your research interests relate to our core strengths and faculty expertise; and any special skills you have which you hope to build on in graduate studies.
- Writing Sample: Please submit a paper, report, or project that you feel best showcases your research and writing abilities and potential. Links to other material, if any, may be embedded in your document.
- Current resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Deadlines to Apply
- November 1st (spring semester enrollment)
- June 1st (for fall semester enrollment)
Admitted Students can learn more by visiting the Beach Edge website.
Double-Counting of Courses
Students in the Geography EDGE Program may select up to 12 units of electives to be double counted and applied toward the M.A. degree. For split level (400/500) classes, EDGE students must enroll in the 5XX-level section.
Geography MA graduate students must complete three designated Methods course. These may be selected as electives for B.A. students in the Beach EDGE program and are designated in the list of electives below with an asterix *.
GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES:
HUMAN & CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
OTHER: Advisor approval required
Eligibility, Application, Deadlines, and Additional Information are detailed on the Beach Edge website.
