Graduate Pathway in Geography
INTO Marshall’s Graduate Pathway program in Geography will prepare you to enter the second year of a master’s degree program at Marshall University.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Marshall University. This transition from an INTO Graduate Pathway program to a university degree program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 32 credit hour program
- 13 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 19 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 32 credit hour program
- 7 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 25 credit hours remaining toward degree
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Completion of Academic English Level 6 with no grade below B. |
| Academic requirements: | Bachelor’s degree. 2.25 undergraduate GPA. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 10 January 2019 | 10 May 2019 | 1 Semester | $14,660 |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 December 2019 | 1 Semester | - |
| 9 January 2020 | 1 May 2020 | 1 Semester | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
14-17 hours per week |
| Class size: | 12 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 6.0, Password Overall Level 7, PTEA 48, Completion of Academic English Level 5 with no grades below C. |
| Academic requirements: | Bachelor’s degree. 2.25 undergraduate GPA. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 10 January 2019 | 13 December 2019 | 2 Semesters | $25,500 |
| 19 August 2019 | 1 May 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
| 9 January 2020 | 11 December 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
14-17 hours per week |
| Class size: | 12 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Completion of Academic English Level 6 with no grade below B. |
| Academic requirements: | Bachelor’s degree. 2.25 undergraduate GPA. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 10 January 2019 | 10 May 2019 | 1 Semester | $14,660 |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 December 2019 | 1 Semester | - |
| 9 January 2020 | 1 May 2020 | 1 Semester | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
14-17 hours per week |
| Class size: | 12 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 6.0, Password Overall Level 7, PTEA 48, Completion of Academic English Level 5 with no grades below C. |
| Academic requirements: | Bachelor’s degree. 2.25 undergraduate GPA. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 10 January 2019 | 13 December 2019 | 2 Semesters | $25,500 |
| 19 August 2019 | 1 May 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
| 9 January 2020 | 11 December 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
14-17 hours per week |
| Class size: | 12 |