Program Overview

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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 relationship between human societies and the environment.
• International and Global Studies: This program explores global issues and 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.

Course Details

01:450:414 Geographical Hydrology

• Course Code: 01:450:414
• Requirement: Environment This course explores the occurrence and movement of water in the earth's land surface, including the hydrological cycle, precipitation, stream flow, evapotranspiration, snow melt, and groundwater flow.

Program Details

Learning Goals

• Geography: Students will understand geographical concepts and techniques.
• Environmental Studies: Students will analyze the relationship between human societies and the environment.
• International and Global Studies: Students will explore global issues and international relations.

Majors and Minors

• Major in Geography: Students will complete a comprehensive program in geography.
• Minor in Geography: Students will complete a subset of geography courses.
• Major in Environmental Studies: Students will complete a comprehensive program in environmental studies.
• Minor in Environmental Studies: Students will complete a subset of environmental studies courses.
• Minor in International and Global Studies: Students will complete a subset of international and global studies courses.

Course Schedule

The department offers a variety of courses in geography, environmental studies, and international and global studies.

Prizes and Research Stipends

The department offers prizes and research stipends to undergraduate students.

Rutgers Undergraduate Geography Society (RUGS)

RUGS is a student organization that promotes geography and geographical research.

Study Abroad Program

The department offers study abroad programs in various countries.

Advising

The department provides academic advising to undergraduate students.

Honors

The department offers honors programs for undergraduate students.

Careers

The department provides career guidance to undergraduate students.

Certificates

The department offers various certificates in geography and environmental studies.

Internships

The department provides internship opportunities to undergraduate students.

Alumni

The department maintains a network of alumni who have graduated from the program.

Teaching Lab Schedule (B266)

The department offers teaching lab schedules for undergraduate students.