As the human impact on the environment continues to grow, so does the need for trained professionals in environmental fields that integrate the biological, physical, and earth sciences.
Students gain hands-on learning experiences both in and out of the classroom, especially in the form of student-faculty research collaborations or faculty-supervised research projects. They also conduct cutting-edge research in environmental studies, geography, marine science, and science education.
Students study the behavioral and social aspects of geography through courses such as physical and human geography, as well as economic and political geography. This program allows for maximum flexibility for our students to explore other coursework in the context of a liberal arts education. We encourage students to supplement their B.A. in Geography with the completion of a minor (by advisement) which will allow students to apply disciplinary skills (e.g., multi-scalar analysis, geographical thinking, etc.) in an interdisciplinary context.
Students learn the fundamentals of geography and, through hands-on projects using the latest geospatial technologies, the different scientific tools to study the relationships between earth’s systems.
After completion of the geography core, students take advanced coursework in Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Analysis and Data Visualization, Remote Sensing, and/or Field Techniques. This program has an applied focus and aims to engage students through hands-on projects using the latest geospatial technologies.
A degree in Geography opens the door to a wide range of exciting and diverse career opportunities. Geography professionals are in high demand because of their unique skills in spatial analysis, data interpretation, and a deep understanding of the relationships between people and their environments.
The Werth Center for Coastal and Marine Studies (WCCMS) provides innovative research and educational opportunities for all undergraduates and serves as a model for facilitating faculty collaboration in teaching and research.
Southern provides students with the option of two short-term study-abroad experiences. You can choose to spend your summer in Iceland, earning 6 credits, or explore South Africa during the winter for 3 credits. Both programs count directly for the major and allow you to get ahead in credits over your break.
School / College
College of Arts & Sciences
Department
Environment, Geography, and Marine Sciences