| Semester | Courses | Notes | 
| Year 1 Fall Semester | 
GEOG 6300 Foundations Seminar in Human-Environmental InteractionCore and elective courses | 
Establish area of interest.Identify graduate advisorSelect and complete degree plan (e.g., thesis/non-thesis)   | 
| Year 1 Spring Semester | 
GEOG 6700 Integrated MethodsGEOG 6750 Research Design/Project ManagementCore and elective courses | 
File faculty advisor form at beginning of semesterIdentify thesis committee members (if applicable)File thesis committee form (if applicable) by end of semester   | 
| Year 2 Fall Semester | 
Core and elective coursesThesis research (if applicable) | 
Thesis proposal approved by committee (if applicable)Download Graduate School deadlines from Graduate School website | 
| Year 2 Spring Semester | 
Community-Based Research StudioElective CoursesThesis preparation and writing (if applicable) | 
Apply for admission to candidacyApply for graduationRequest for examinationTake comprehensive examination (written comprehensive examination or oral thesis defense) |