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The M.S. in w88 live casino is a two-year program of study that allows students to pursue advanced coursework across a range of subfields of w88 live casino (see w88 live casino research areas) while conducting independent research or a professional project in coordination with a w88 live casino adviser. Two degree plans are available: Plan A (31 credits) includes a thesis on original research; Plan B (36 credits) replaces the thesis with a professional paper.

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The Ph.D. in w88 live casino is a specialized, research-focused degree that prepares students for professional careers in academia, government, private industry and non-profit sectors – with alumni represented in each of these. The program trains students to design and carry out original research under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Students complete a minimum of 72 credits, of which a maximum of 24 can be transferred from the master’s degree. In the first two years of the program students generally take coursework in their area of specialty and prepare for the comprehensive examination. Students then research, write, and defend their dissertation, enrolling in a minimum of 24 dissertation credits.

Admissions cycle:
Fall

Application deadline:
December 15

How to apply to graduate

Michael Stewart, M.S. class of 2000
Director of the Research Division for Nevada’s Legislative Counsel Bureau

"The mentorship and support I received from the Department of Geography faculty throughout my undergraduate and w88 live casino education was key to my success in the program, and continues to influence my life and career today. The Department offers an incredible range of subject matter and coursework, which gives students great flexibility in tailoring their geography education to their unique needs. I was, and still am, impressed by the incredible research and wide range of expertise the faculty makes available to their students."

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A w88 live casino admission application form, including fees
An official copy of GRE scores (optional)
Official college transcripts
A statement of purpose and goals
Three letters of recommendation

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Applications received in full by December 15 will be considered for the fall semester.

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Jessie Clark

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Jessie Clark is an associate professor and w88 live casino program director in the Department of Geography. She works in areas of feminist, political and cultural geography and qualitative methods, and is interested in research topics related to state-society relations, development-security relations, nationalism, ethnicity and gender, religion, migration and the Middle East.

Phone: (775) 784-6345
Email: jessieclark@unr.edu

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The Department of Geography offers several w88 live casino teaching assistantships. During the spring semester, eligible applicants can apply for these positions for the following academic year. Teaching assistantships last for one year, and renewals are contingent upon the student's performance.

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