A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Geography and a concentration in Climate, Environment and Society prepares students for careers in a variety of settings, including environmental and sustainability planning, resource management, natural areas preservation, and outdoor and environmental education, as well as in environmental assessment, monitoring, and restoration. In addition, graduates can seek careers in private and public firms and agencies that employ geographic information systems; education (public and private K-12 schools and higher education); local, state, or federal governments; city and regional planning agencies; non-profit organizations; etc.
Geography - Climate, Environment & Society
Bachelor of Science
Geography - Climate, Environment & Society Bachelor's Degree
The Geography major with a concentration in Climate, Environment and Society is ideal for students interested in studying connections between human activities and Earth’s physical systems.
This major concentration provides students with deep, yet comprehensive, knowledge of the many challenges associated with thriving in the rapidly changing Anthropocene era. Coursework along with ‘real-world’ experiential learning and research opportunities with faculty provide students critical perspectives, practical experience, and cutting-edge analytical skills to address pressing environmental challenges.
Students completing this innovative program can tailor their educational experience to develop policy-based and/or applied competencies in a broad array of subjects spanning the natural and social sciences, including climate change, food and water precarity, land degradation, deforestation, urban growth, and uneven development, among many others. Graduates also choose elective geospatial science courses offering cutting edge training in geographic information systems (GIS), cartography, remote sensing, and field methods.
Careers with an Environmental Geography Major
Admission Requirements
This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.
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Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
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Geography - Climate, Environment & Society Major (B.S.) Courses & Curriculum
View Courses & Degree Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
The requirement for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Geography is a minimum of 30 credit hours of Geography (GEOG) courses. In addition to the major requirement, students are required to complete one of six major concentrations.
In addition to foundations in nature, society and regional environments, students take courses in core and elective areas: mapping and spatial analysis of nature and society; comprehending societal and environmental interactions; and contextualizing a changing climate. All students complete GEOG 4800 - Capstone Experience in Geography. A practicum or research experience is optional.
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