Program Overview

Department of Geography

The Department of Geography offers various undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Program

• Geography Program: The Geography Program focuses on the spatial organization of society, including the spatial division of labor, gendered places, women and development, geographies of safety and fear, and gendered political geographies.
• Environmental Studies Program: The Environmental Studies Program explores the relationships between human societies and the natural environment.
• International and Global Studies: The International and Global Studies program examines global issues and processes.
• Certificates: The department offers various certificates, including a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Graduate Program

The Graduate Program in Geography offers advanced degrees in geography, with a focus on research and academic excellence.

Course Details

01:450:361 Feminist Geographies

• Course Code: 01:450:361
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
• Credits: 3
• SAS Core Certified: CCD
• Requirement: Global Cultures, Economics and Society This course explores the links between gender relations and the spatial organization of society, with an emphasis on the spatial division of labor, gendered places, women and development, geographies of safety and fear, and gendered political geographies.

Research Areas

The department's research areas include:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Remote Sensing
• Spatial Analysis
• Environmental Studies
• International and Global Studies

Learning Goals

The department's learning goals include:

• Understanding the spatial organization of society
• Analyzing the relationships between human societies and the natural environment
• Developing research and analytical skills
• Preparing students for careers in geography and related fields

Prizes and Research Stipends

The department offers prizes and research stipends to undergraduate and graduate students, including the Rutgers Undergraduate Geography Society (RUGS) award.

Study Abroad Program

The department offers a study abroad program, which provides students with the opportunity to study geography in a foreign country.

Advising

The department offers advising services to undergraduate and graduate students, including academic advising and career counseling.

Honors

The department offers honors programs for undergraduate and graduate students, including the Honors Program in Geography.

Careers

The department prepares students for careers in geography and related fields, including urban planning, environmental consulting, and geographic information systems (GIS).

Alumni

The department has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in a variety of fields related to geography.

Teaching Lab Schedule

The department offers a teaching lab schedule, which provides students with hands-on experience in geographic information systems (GIS) and other geographic techniques.