Degrees & Programs
Academics
Geography & Environmental Studies Degrees & Programs
Geography & Environmental Studies
The UCCS Department of Geography & Environmental Studies (GES) offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, several minors, and a GIScience certificate.
Undergraduate (BA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The purpose of the BA 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 geospatial technologies.
Undergraduate Minors
Geography and Environmental Studies (GES) Minor
Explore a range of emerging, interdisciplinary fields. The ability to think spatially and to understand how things are related are highly marketable in a changing, complex, and connected world.
Geology Minor
Designed to improve students’ understanding of geologic processes and how these processes fit into environmental issues.
Sustainability Minor
Is about advancing environmental protection, promoting a fair and equitable society, and sustaining a robust economy that works for all.
Conservation, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation Minor
Provides a focused-yet-flexible approach to help students interested in these areas move toward careers and/or further study in the burgeoning areas of conservation, parks, and outdoor recreation.
Graduate (MA)
MA in Applied Geography
The MA in Applied Geography program requires that students conduct problem-solving research, think critically about spatial relationships, and communicate effectively. Graduates from the MA program go on to PhD programs, work with public agencies and non-profit organizations. Graduates are positioned to work as geospatial analysis in Military communities and find careers in fields related to environment, sustainability, and conservation.
GIScience Certificate
Geographic Information Science (GIScience) Certificate
Research Opportunities
In addition to our graduate degree program, our department faculty work with undergraduates on various research projects.