Program Overview

Department of Geography

The Department of Geography offers various undergraduate and graduate programs.

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
• Course Descriptions and Course Schedule are available for each program.
• The department also offers Prizes & Research Stipends, Rutgers Undergraduate Geography Society (RUGS), and a Study Abroad Program.

Graduate Program

No specific details are provided for the graduate program in the given context.

Course Details

01:450:405 Political Geography

• Course Code: 01:450:405
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
• Credits: 3
• Requirement: Global Cultures, Economics and Society
• Description: Basic principles of political geography and the application of these principles to selected areas around the world; causes of the political conflicts and methods used in their resolution.

Advising and Support

• Advising appointments can be scheduled.
• The department has undergraduate advisors, including Åsa Rennermalm, Paul O'Keefe, and Nate Gabriel (on leave AY 25-26).

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

• The department celebrates its 75th Anniversary.
• Upcoming Events, Past Events, New and Noteworthy, MaGrann Conference, and Rutgers Geography Through the Years are available.
• Publications are also listed.

Support Us

The department welcomes support.

Accessibility

Rutgers is an equal access/equal opportunity institution, encouraging individuals with disabilities to report accessibility issues.