Geography & Environmental Studies
About the Department
Spring Semester, 2026
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (GES) brings together award-winning faculty who deliver dynamic, high-impact learning experiences in the classroom, in the field, through mentored research, or through innovative online instruction.
We offer a diverse range of academic pathways, including 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 and multiple double-major options. GES coursework equips students to understand and navigate the complex relationships among places, people, and environmental systems shaping our world.
Featured Program
Geography and Environmental Studies, BA
The GES Bachelor of Arts Degree provides 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 theory and training in various geographic research tools and techniques.