Human Geography

The Graduate Certificate allows students who have completed an undergraduate degree to refocus or expand their body of knowledge by completing the requirement of one of the undergraduate majors (or equivalent) in the Bachelor of Science not already completed. The Graduate Certificate provides a pathway to the Master of Science Streams.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate should:

• Demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate theories and methodologies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
• Apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems;
• Act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the work force;
• Communicate effectively;
• Commit to continuous learning;
• Be proficient in the use of appropriate modern technologies, such as the computer and other information technology systems, for the acquisition, processing and interpretation of data.

Completion of 62.5 points of study

• 50 points of study at level 3
• 12.5 points of study at level 9

Subject prerequisites: For stream specific requirements please click here.

Level 3

Students must choose 50 points from:

Level 9

Plus one level 9 subject selected from listed discipline subjects in the Master of Science (Geography) program

* If students select GEOG30007 China Field Class (25 points), then only 2 other subjects should be taken to fulfill the 50 point requirement.