Tackling Environmental, Social, and Geographic Challenges
Our programs are interwoven with hands-on learning, innovative research, and community engagement.
Tackling Environmental, Social, and Geographic Challenges
Our programs are interwoven with hands-on learning, innovative research, and community engagement.
Tackling Environmental, Social, and Geographic Challenges
Our programs are interwoven with hands-on learning, innovative research, and community engagement.
Tackling Environmental, Social, and Geographic Challenges
Our programs are interwoven with hands-on learning, innovative research, and community engagement.
About the Department
The Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research and engaged education on the environmental, social, and geographic challenges faced by communities around the globe.
Academic Programs
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Majors
We offer majors in geography, geographic information science, urban and community studies, and environmental studies.
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Minors
Our interdisciplinary minors prepare students to be critical thinkers in the social and environmental sciences and the humanities.
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Graduate Programs
Our three graduate degrees and certificate program prepare students for the next step in their careers in industry or academia.