Program Overview

Department of Geography

The Department of Geography offers various undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Program

• Geography Program: The Geography Program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of geographical concepts and techniques.
• Environmental Studies Program: The Environmental Studies Program focuses on the study of environmental issues and their impact on society.
• International and Global Studies: This program explores global issues and their impact on international relations.
• Certificates: The department offers various certificates in geography and environmental studies.

Graduate Program

The Graduate Program in Geography provides advanced training in geographical research and techniques.

Undergraduate Menu

Geography

• Prospective Students: Information for prospective students interested in the Geography Program.
• Learning Goals: The learning goals of the Geography Program.
• Major in Geography: Requirements for the Major in Geography.
• Minor in Geography: Requirements for the Minor in Geography.
• Course Descriptions: Descriptions of courses offered in the Geography Program.
• Course Schedule: The schedule of courses offered in the Geography Program.
• Prizes & Research Stipends: Information on prizes and research stipends available to students.
• Rutgers Undergraduate Geography Society (RUGS): Information on the Rutgers Undergraduate Geography Society.
• Study Abroad Program: Information on study abroad programs available to students.

Environmental Studies

• Learning Goals: The learning goals of the Environmental Studies Program.
• Major in Environmental Studies: Requirements for the Major in Environmental Studies.
• Minor in Environmental Studies: Requirements for the Minor in Environmental Studies.
• Course Schedule: The schedule of courses offered in the Environmental Studies Program.
• Study Abroad Program: Information on study abroad programs available to students.
• Affiliated Faculty: List of affiliated faculty members.

Minor in International and Global Studies

• Learning Goals: The learning goals of the Minor in International and Global Studies.
• Approved Courses: List of approved courses for the Minor in International and Global Studies.
• Course Schedules: The schedule of courses offered for the Minor in International and Global Studies.
• Study Abroad Program: Information on study abroad programs available to students.

Course Details

01:450:262 Geographic Background to Current World Affairs

• Course Code: 01:450:262
• Credits: 3
• Requirement: Global Cultures, Economics and Society This is an interdisciplinary course on various aspects of the city, spanning geographical, political, climactic, psychological, and socioeconomic analysis.