The Professional Master’s is a non-thesis track within the General Geography MS program. This degree is designed for students seeking to build advanced analytical skills and broaden their knowledge of geography, with a focus on applying geographic concepts in professional settings.
Students in this track may pursue interests in any area of geography, including applied research related to water resources, health and medical geography, business geography, and more.
This program is particularly well-suited for students interested in location intelligence, GIS, and spatial data analysis, though it offers the flexibility to explore a wide range of geographic fields.
The Professional Master’s track emphasizes:
Explore Program Details and Track Options
For a full list of required and elective courses for the Professional Master’s track, visit the UNT Course Catalog – Geography, MS
Admission to the Professional Master’s track requires meeting the standards of both the UNT Toulouse Graduate School and the Department of Geography and the Environment.
Applicants must:
2. Secure a Major Professor
Your application will not be considered complete until both steps are met.
All application materials for the General Geography MS (Professional or Research track)
must be submitted through UNT’s graduate admissions portal.
For the most up-to-date instructions and portal link, visit:
UNT Graduate Admissions – How to Apply →
Applicants must prepare the following:
International students must meet both academic credentials and English language proficiency (ELP) requirements.
Official transcripts or other credentials must meet UNT’s standards. Detailed requirements
and submission instructions are available here:
UNT International Academic Credentials →
UNT requires proof of English Language Proficiency (ELP) for any applicant whose citizenship is not from one of the university’s approved English-speaking countries, regardless of English fluency or previous education in English.
Accepted methods include:
For full details, including recognized countries, accepted tests, and minimum scores,
see:
UNT English Language Requirements →
Tip: International applicants should begin the application process several months prior to the deadline to allow ample time for visa processing.
Once all materials have been received by UNT, allow 4–6 weeks for initial Graduate School processing before your application is forwarded to the Department of Geography and the Environment for review.
Applications for the Professional Master’s program are typically accepted twice a year:
While our department previously reviewed applications year-round, these dates now serve as the official deadlines for each admission cycle. The online application portal will close after these dates.
Extenuating Circumstances:
If you miss a deadline due to serious or unexpected circumstances, please contact
our department at GEOG-GradAdmissions@unt.edu as soon as possible to discuss whether accommodations may be possible.
Departmental Contacts
University / Graduate School Contacts
Applicants should contact the departmental office for program-specific questions, including course guidance and Professional track details. For application portal, admission processing, or general UNT questions, contact the Graduate School.