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Master of Advanced Study in Geographic Education

ASU offers one of the few geographic education graduate programs in the nation devoted entirely to K-12 educators, it is distinguished by:

  • A flexible completion timeframe and learning environment
  • Course assessments based on individual needs and teaching assignments
  • No GRE or other admission testing; easy course registration
  • All required courses offered online to accommodate busy schedules
  • An affordable master’s degree completed in 12 to 18 months
  • A practical applied project, and no thesis requirement
  • An accredited online program from a major university

Your education and experiences will be conducted by leading faculty from the School of Geographical Sciences (SGeoS) at Arizona State University working in conjunction with the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education (COE), the College of Teacher Education and Leadership (CTEL), the School of Extended Education (SEE), and geography faculty throughout the State of Arizona.

This flexible master’s degree program focuses on your needs and adapts the program’s assessments to maximize your learning experience. A master’s degree in geographic education (M.A.S.G.E.) will not only enhance your ability to teach this area of the social sciences, but also provide techniques for its integration into other subjects.

Our personal promise enables you to further develop your skills and knowledge as a highly qualified teacher. This budget-friendly program offers a supportive environment and utilizes your time efficiently while enhancing individual teaching styles and promoting camaraderie among educators.

This Web site outlines all you need to know about the M.A.S.G.E.; explore it and you’ll soon discover the M.A.S.G.E. is an exciting and interesting master’s degree. It’s individually focused on concepts, techniques, and applications of geography geared specifically for the grades you teach. For more information, you can peruse the official welcome letters for Teachers and Administrators.

If any questions arise, feel free to contact your program directors, Ron and Case.

Enjoy the Journey!