Geography & Environmental Studies
About the Department
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (GES) houses award-winning faculty who provide engaging, high-impact learning opportunities through classroom instruction, field-based courses, mentored research, and online instruction.
We offer undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA) degrees, minors in Geology, Sustainability, and Conservation, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates in GIScience. GES program coursework fosters an understanding of the places, people, and environmental systems affecting us globally.
Featured Program
Geography and Environmental Studies, BA
The purpose of the GES Bachelor of Arts Degree is to provide students with an understanding of the discipline of geography. This includes courses in physical, human, and cultural geography, as well as methods courses that provide exposure to various geographic research tools and techniques.