पाठ्यक्रम परिवर्तनशीलता

पाठ्यक्रमबारे सारश

This program is designed to provide students a rigorous education in the fundamental theories, concepts, quantitative tools and analytical research methodologies central to the field of geography. The program fosters an understanding of the local and global ways in which humans interact with spatially distributed phenomena, organize their activities in space, and use and manage the earth’s resources and environments. So equipped, UT Dallas geography graduates will effectively participate as global citizens, successfully compete for professional jobs requiring strong analytical geographic skills and an integrative spatial perspective, and be admitted to the best graduate schools globally. Students in the program will demonstrate their knowledge of the fundamental theories and concepts central to the field of geography; apply quantitative tools and analytical research methodologies to spatial issues central to the field of geography and analyze and evaluate the local and global ways in which humans interact with spatially distributed phenomena, organize their activities in space, and use and manage the earth’s resources and environments. This concentration in regional development and international studies is interdisciplinary and serves a group of students who cross the disciplines of geography, political science, economics, sociology, and the humanities. Graduates with a specialization in this area will possess the skills that are necessary to meet the needs and demands of the international diplomatic and business sectors, in particular, students will be prepared to identify and develop solutions to current problems in public and international affairs, including regional development. Students also will be prepared for analytical and administrative positions and responsibilities in the government, policy-making, or private sector. The program builds on requirements in foreign language, regional/comparative studies, and an international foundation. Students choose from three fields of study: Globalization and Development, International Political Economy, and Culture and Politics. Each field of study combines theory and social science research methods to provide students with the skills and ability to deal effectively with international issues. The Globalization and Development field focuses on issues related to the global economy and regional development. The International Political Economy field allows students to understand how economic policy is formulated by political leaders, providing a means to better understand complex interactions at the local, national, and international levels. The Culture and Politics field allows students to explore the mutual engagement of culture, space, and political power adding a new and crucial dimension to the study of international affairs.

कार्यक्रमका खाकाहरू

This program module includes Core Curriculum Requirements: 42 hours: Communication (6 hours); 3 hours Communication (RHET 1302); 3 hours Communication Elective (GEOG 3377)2; Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours); 6 hours Political Science (GOVT 2301 and 2302); 6 hours American History; 3 hours Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (SOC 1301, SOC 2319, CRIM 1301, or CRIM 1307)2 C. Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours); 3 hours Fine Arts (ARTS 1301); 3 hours Humanities (HUMA 1301); Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (6 hours); 3 hours Mathematics (at or above the level of College Algebra); 4 hours Quantitative Reasoning (SOCS 3405)2 E. Science (9 hours); GEOS 1103 Physical Geology Laboratory; GEOS 1104 History of Earth and Life Laboratory; GEOS 1303 Physical Geology; GEOS 1304 History of Earth and Life; 1 hour Science elective; Major Requirements: 52 hours: Major Preparatory Courses (9 hours); ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics; GEOG 2303 People and Place: An Introduction to World Geographic Regions; GEOG 2302 The Global Environment; GEOS 1103 Physical Geology Laboratory; GEOS 1104 History of Earth and Life Laboratory; GEOS 1303 Physical Geology; GEOS 1304 History of Earth and Life; Major Core Courses (25 hours): GEOG 3304 Tools for Spatial Analysis or GISC 3323 Geographic Information Systems; GEOG 3377 Urban Planning and Policy; SOCS 3405 Introduction to Social Statistics with Lab; Four of the following: GEOG 3331 Urban Growth and Structure; GEOG 3359 Human Migration and Mobility: Global Patterns; GEOG 3370 The Global Economy; GEOG 3372 Population and Development; GEOG 4380 Spatial Concepts and Organization; One of the following: CRIM 3301 Theories of Justice; ECON 4320 Public Sector Economics; PSCI 4364/SOC 4364 Civil Rights Law and Society; SOC 4361 Law and Society; Major Related Courses (24 hours): 18 hours Geography upper-division electives; 6 hours Major and Related electives; Elective Requirements: 26 hours; Advanced Electives (6 hours); Free Electives (20 hours); Specialization Area: Major Related Courses (12 hours); 12 hours Geography upper-division electives; Regional Development and International Studies (32 hours); Regional and Comparative Studies (9 hours); International Foundation (9 hours); Choose 3 of the following: ECON 4360 International Trade; ECON 4382 International Finance; PSCI 3328 International Relations; PSCI 3350 Comparative Politics; PSCI 4329 Global Politics; Field of Study (14 hours); Advanced Electives (6 hours).

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थीहरू प्रवेशको लागि आवश्यकता

Applicants must have completed a full, college-track high school curriculum, including language arts (4 units), mathematics (3.5 units), science (3 units of laboratory science, excluding physical science), social sciences (3 units), foreign language (2 units in a single foreign language), and fine arts (.5 unit in music, art, or drama).. International Students must have minimum TOEFL score of 550 on paper based, 213 on computer based or 80 on the internet based test, 6.5 on IELTS or 67 on PTE academic.

योग्यता

ब्याचलर्स डिग्रीज्

प्रदान गर्ने निकाय

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS

विभागको नाम

School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences