Dependent on individual faculty needs, grant money budgeted, and student's interests and background. Earnings based on hours worked. College Work Study. Students are given a dollar amount award based on need and must work the equivalent hours to receive the funds. Students may earn this money by working for the Department of Geography.
Hourly rate is dependent on the student's expertise and assignment.
A foreign language is not required for the MA in geography. However, students interested in regional studies or further graduate work are strongly encouraged to master a foreign language. Students emphasizing technical skills are strongly encouraged to master one or more computer programming languages. Leaves of Absence Leaves of absence are granted by the department chairperson . The Department of Geography participates in the Ph.D. Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences based at the CUNY Graduate School and University Center.