Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences with a concentration in Geography is a 100% online program offered by the Geosciences Department of Florida Atlantic University. This program provides an eLearning curriculum that is rigorous and rewarding, equivalent to the traditional program.

Program Details

• Degree type: Bachelors Degrees
• College: Science
• The program is 100% online with a flexible schedule.

About This Degree

This degree focuses on the study of the planet, including where things are located, how they came to be there, and how they have changed over time. It encompasses both Physical Geography and Human Geography, utilizing Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) to map and analyze spatial patterns.

Learning Objectives

• Attain an understanding of where phenomena are located upon the Earth's surface and how they came to be there.
• Employ GIS to manage, analyze, and model spatial relationships, and predict the future form and location of these phenomena.
• Employ a variety of interdisciplinary methods including field work, remote sensing, programming, and mathematical modeling to assess the spatial patterns of humans, animals, and plants in nature and the dynamics of their interactions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in:

• Local and national governments
• The Military
• Police Departments
• Private Companies
• Environmental Consultancies
• Environmental Protection Agencies
• Utility Companies
• Charities
• Information Systems Organizations

Program Support

• High-quality faculty with decades of experience in academia, private, and public sectors.
• Learning the software used by professionals via the university's server, requiring only broadband for access.
• Courses with flexible, self-directed schedules, accessible at convenient times using the latest communication tools.
• Ongoing student support including advisors, tutorials, lab hours, and student services.
• Affordable tuition

Application Deadlines

• Freshman and Other Applicants:
  • Summer: March 14
  • Fall: March 14
  • Spring: September 15