The objective of the handbook, the plans of study, and the approved electives lists is to provide School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) graduate students information on policies and procedures that must be adhered to for successfully completing a graduate degree within SGSUP. The handbook is not all-inclusive of every university policy, nor is it a complete replica of other handbooks or manuals; however, references are made to other handbooks and links provided for students to review full details on policies outside of the department.
Students must follow the handbook policies and plan of study requirements that correspond with their admission term. Visit the Archive for handbooks and plans of study for prior academic years.
2025 - 2026
Geography (MA): Online (Fall Admit Term)
Geography (MA): Online (Spring Admit Term)
Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP): Tempe
Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP): Online (Fall Admit Term)
Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP): Online (Spring Admit Term)
Geographic Information Systems (MAS): Tempe
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2025 - 2026
BA/BS Geography/MA Geography Accelerated Degree Program: Tempe
BA/BS Geography/MA Geography Accelerated Degree Program: Online
MUEP Accelerated Degree Programs: Tempe
- BSP Urban Planning
- BA-BS Geography
- BS GIS
MUEP Accelerated Degree Programs: Online (Fall Admit Term)
- BSP Urban Planning
- BA-BS Geography
- BS GIS
MUEP Accelerated Degree Programs: Online (Spring Admit Term)
- BSP Urban Planning
- BA-BS Geography
- BS GIS
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2025 - 2026
MUEP/Public Affairs (MPA): Tempe
MUEP/Public Affairs (MPA): Online (Fall Admit Term)
MUEP/Public Affairs (MPA): Online (Spring Admit Term)
MUEP/Public Programs (MPP): Tempe
MUEP/Sustainable Solutions (MSUS): Tempe
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2025 - 2026
Geographic Information Science (PhD)
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2025 - 2026
Geographic Information Sciences
Social Science Research Methods
Transdisciplinary Transportation Studies
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MA Geography
Approved MA Geography Electives
- Approved Methods and Statistics Courses
MUEP
- Approved MUEP Methods Courses (Waiver for PUP 576 must first be approved/confirmed)
- Approved MUEP Environmental Planning Courses (Waiver for PUP 542 must first be approved/confirmed)
Certificates
Approved GIS Certificate Electives
Approved SSRM Certificate Electives
Approved Transdisciplinary Transportation Studies Certificate Electives
PhD
- Approved Non-SGSUP Electives
- Approved Methods & Statistics Elective
- Approved Skills Electives
- Approved Specialization Electives
- Approved Non-SGSUP Electives
- Approved Remote Sensing Courses
- Approved Non-SGSUP Electives