Geography, B.S.

Explore human interactions with the environment through our geography program, with a special focus on physical and environmental processes as well as geospatial technologies.

Geography is an ideal major for students who embrace interdisciplinary learning and want to explore environmental science, social science and technology skills without being limited to just one area.

Program Highlights

Internship Program

Gain valuable work experience by becoming an intern with a local business, nonprofit or government agency.

Classes and Faculty

Receive mentorship from our award-winning, approachable faculty in smaller classes.

Course Variety

Enroll in a variety of courses covering physical science, social science, technology and more.

Research Opportunities

Conduct research in several labs across campus, such as the Center for GI Science and Geospatial Big Data.

What You’ll Study

Some of the most popular courses for this degree include Environment and Society, Hurricanes and Tropical Climatology, Air Pollution Climatology, Cartography and Coastal Zone Management. In addition, all geography majors complete their studies with a capstone seminar that involves project-based learning in the community.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

Multicultural Awareness

Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly

Data Analysis

Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making

Critical Thinking

Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments

Organizational Skills

Planning, prioritizing and managing tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives

Writing

Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports

Presentation Skills

Preparing and delivering effective and engaging presentations to inform, persuade or inspire

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

Natural Resource Manager
Emergency Manager
Geospatial Intelligence Agent
GIS Analyst

Workplace Settings

Government
Nonprofits and NGOs
National Park Service
Research