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 concepts, theories, and methods.
• Students can choose from a range of courses, including:
  • Environment, Society, and Justice
  • Course Descriptions
  • Course Schedule
• The program also offers:
  • Prizes & Research Stipends
  • Rutgers Undergraduate Geography Society (RUGS)
  • Study Abroad Program
    • Study Abroad Options

Graduate Program

The graduate program is designed to provide advanced training in geographical research and analysis.

Course Details

01:450:211 Environment, Society, and Justice

• Course Code: 01:450:211
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Credits: 3
• SAS Core Certified: HST, SCL
• Requirement: Environment
• The course introduces students to the current modes of thinking about the relations between environment, society, and social justice.
• The course is divided into three sections:
  • The first section explores the tangled histories of the environmental movement, the social justice movement, and the environmental movement.
  • The second part examines specific environmental justice problems concerning water, air, food, waste, and toxins.
  • The third section considers the production of environmental disasters and crisis, with a focus on climate change.

Resources

• 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

• Geography Department's 75th Anniversary
• Upcoming Events
• Past Events
• New and Noteworthy
• MaGrann Conference
• Rutgers Geography Through the Years
• Publications

Support Us

The Department of Geography welcomes support from alumni, friends, and organizations.

Advising

• The department offers advising services to undergraduate students.
• Students can schedule advising appointments with the undergraduate advisor or departmental study abroad coordinator.

Honors

The department offers honors programs for undergraduate students.

Careers

The department provides career guidance and support to students.

Certificates

The department offers various certificates, including:

• Certificates in Geography
• Certificates in Environmental Studies

Internships

The department provides internship opportunities for students.

Alumni

The department maintains connections with alumni and provides updates on departmental news and events.

Teaching Lab Schedule (B266)

The department offers teaching lab schedules for students.