Program Overview

Geography and Geospatial Science Major

The Geography and Geospatial Science Major is a program that explores social and environmental questions and promotes sustainability for all. Geographers collect, analyze, and communicate spatial information to make decisions about how people interact with places.

Program Overview

Geography is about making decisions about how people interact with places. The program can be pursued on campus in Corvallis or online through OSU Ecampus.

Degree Details

• The program explores social and environmental questions and promotes sustainability for all.
• Geographers collect, analyze, and communicate spatial information to make decisions about how people interact with places.
• The program is available on campus in Corvallis or online through OSU Ecampus.

Career Opportunities

As an Oregon State geography graduate, career opportunities will be bright because graduates will be well-versed in issues concerning natural resources, the physical environment, land use planning, and the latest computer mapping and analysis techniques. Recent Oregon State geography graduates are employed by:

• Federal agencies
• State agencies
• County agencies
• Consulting firms
• Private industry
• Non-profits

Faculty and Research

Geography faculty at Oregon State study people, places, issues, and environments. The faculty includes a Distinguished Professor and Geography Program Head.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning opportunities are available, including field courses such as:

• GEOG 295 Field Course
• GEOG 495 Field Course

Learning Outcomes

The program has specific degree learning outcomes that are outlined in the OSU Catalog.

Course Information

Course syllabi are available, and the program includes a range of courses that provide students with a comprehensive education in geography and geospatial science.