Program Overview

Department of Geography

The Department of Geography offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Program

• The undergraduate program includes:
  • Major in Geography
  • Minor in Geography
  • Major in Environmental Studies
  • Minor in Environmental Studies
  • Minor in International and Global Studies
• The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of geographical techniques, cartography, and digital mapping.
• Students can also participate in the Study Abroad Program, which offers various options for international study.

Course Details

01:450:208 Maps, Power and the Digital World

• Course Code: 01:450:208
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
• Credits: 3
• SAS Core Certified: CCO
• Requirement: Geographical Techniques
• This course examines maps, map making, and map interpretation, as well as the ways that these processes are always political and rooted in dynamics of power.
• Students will gain knowledge of the historical and cultural evolution of mapping, as well as familiarity with terms and concepts associated with particular techniques used in cartography and digital mapping.

Academics

• The department offers various academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• The undergraduate program includes majors and minors in Geography, Environmental Studies, and International and Global Studies.
• The graduate program offers advanced degrees in Geography.

Resources

• The department provides various resources for students, including:
  • Computing FAQ & lab schedule
  • Historical Maps of New Jersey
  • Olde New Brunswick, NJ
  • New Jersey Atlas
  • Mapmaking Services
  • New Jersey State Climate Office
  • Global Snow Lab

News & Events

• The department hosts various events, including:
  • Geography Department's 75th Anniversary
  • Upcoming Events
  • Past Events
  • New and Noteworthy
  • MaGrann Conference
  • Rutgers Geography Through the Years
  • Publications

Support Us

• The department welcomes support from alumni and friends.
• Donations can be made to support student scholarships, research, and departmental initiatives.

People

• The department is home to a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.
• Faculty members are experts in their fields and are committed to teaching and research.
• The department also hosts visiting scholars and graduate students from around the world.