Mathematics may be used to satisfy this requirement provided the thesis advisor, the student, and the graduate advisor agree. Declared an intention to complete either a thesis or a project Been recommended for Advancement to Candidacy by the department. Geography courses are acceptable for the M.A. degree program. Focus on proposal development with the intent of giving graduate students a framework for their thesis or project research development. Selected topics and directed research in historical geography based upon intensive readings, group discussion, and oral and written reports.
Students exchange experiences in group session and are subject to review by instructor.
Both the project and the abstract are submitted to the department which specifies their formats. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State Hayward faculty member. Oral defense may be required. Maximum of 4 units per student. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State Hayward faculty member.