Overview

Geography offers several programs centered on geographic studies and tailored to enable students to work in a variety of careers that involve understanding the spatial aspect of the world, and solving practical problems that require such understanding.

The Geography Department's modern computer laboratory allows students to gain practical experience with geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartography, and other programs in planning, urban, travel, and population studies.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

• Geography: Global Studies (BS)
• Geography: Geography Teaching (BS)
• Geography: Geospatial Intelligence (BS)
• Geography: Travel & Tourism Studies (BS)
• Geography: Geographic Information Systems (BS)             
• Geography: Urban Planning (BS)
• Geography: Physical Environment Studies (BS)
• Minors  
  
  • Geography
  • Geography Teaching
  • Travel and Tourism
  • GIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions can be found on the Geography FAQ page.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Program graduates will have

1. a broad knowledge of the geographic nature of the human and natural world,
2. practical skills in the techniques and technologies used to solve geographic problems, and
3. specialized knowledge and skills in a particular professional expertise.

Cartography / Geographic Information Systems / Remote Sensing

Cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing are three of the most recognizable fields under a broader umbrella of geographic information science.  Cartography encompasses the science and the techniques of creating maps from geospatial data. Geographic information systems deal with the acquisition, analysis, visualization and management of geospatial data. Remote sensing is the art and science of interpreting aerial photos and satellite imagery of all kinds to create information.

The complexities of current and future issues such as climate change, wars, environmental disasters, mass migrations, and food and energy supplies require students to be able to understand the potential that cartography, GIS, and remote sensing have when used effectively with geographic theories and concepts.