Majors
The Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies offers undergraduate majors in geography, geographic information science, and urban and community studies. We also provide the administrative home for the environmental studies major, which is jointly offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture, Heath and Natural Resources.
Degree Programs
Our interdisciplinary programs equip students with the social, humanistic, and technological skills needed to create a more just, sustainable society. We prepare them to be leaders in municipal and state government agencies as well as in startups, nonprofits, community, and educational organizations.
Geography
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geography allow students to analyze the interactions between people and their environments. Students will explore timely topics such as urban sprawl, the nature and impact of migration, globalization of the economy and international trade, regional development, watershed and landscape change, global climatic change, and more.
Geographic Information Science
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geographic Information Science (GIS) enable students to develop capability in spatial thinking. Students gather in-depth knowledge in geospatial technology, a range of modern tools contributing to the geographic mapping and analysis of the Earth and human societies, such as geographic information systems, remote sensing, and more.
Urban and Community Studies
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Urban and Community Studies focuses on educating citizens on the multiple dimensions of urban and community life. It integrates the study of cities, suburbs, neighborhoods, and communities through core courses drawn from fields across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and offers a solid foundation in analytical techniques.
Environmental Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to understand the interactions between human societies and their environments. Students may specialize their interests in environmental sustainability, public policy and environmental justice, global and local food systems, and more.