Can I bypass the masters program and enter directly into the Ph.D. program?
A. We generally require that a student hold a master’s degree before entering the Ph.D. program. Many of our incoming master’s students come in with the expectation of eventually working on the doctorate. We believe that working on a master’s degree provides important training for subsequent doctoral research. Any inquiries regarding the doctoral program should be directed to Professor Douglas Stow, Dept. of Geography, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-4493.
