BA in Geography and Environment

Geography and Environment majors study the crucial interactions between humankind and the biophysical environment. They obtain a holistic understanding of our world and the fieldwork/research tools needed for a wide range of local, national, and international career opportunities, including environmental planning, natural resource management, and social policy development. Our geography undergraduate program offers three interrelated themes of study: Environmental geography engages students in a systematic study of the Earth’s physical nature and human activities that change it; Human geography focuses on cultural, economic, environmental, and political processes that shape the human experience and sense of place; and Geospatial information science includes the use of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing science, and cartography to support research into environmental and societal issues.

BAM in Geography and Environment

The Department of Geography and Environment offers a combined Bachelor’s and Master’s (Plan A) pathway that allows students to earn both degrees in five years.

BAM in Sustainability and Geography and Environment

In collaboration with the Institute for Sustainability and Resilience, the Interdisciplinary Studies Program and Department of Geography and Environment offer a combined BA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Sustainability and MA in Geography and Environment pathway that allows students to earn both degrees in five years.