Dr. Ayanda Masilela

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ayanda graduated from the University of Washington with a PhD in Geography. She holds a master's degree from Virginia Tech and has a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Currently, she works as a Disease Research Intervention Specialist for Public Health Seattle-King County while teaching Geography at the University of Washington's Department of Geography. She instructs courses on Cartography, Project Management, and PNW Geographies as part of the PCE Certificate GIS Program. In her leisure time, Ayanda enjoys baking sourdough, woodworking, and gardening.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.