Geography studies exciting issues. It is our experience that it is important to find out what you are interested in studying and then by pursuing these interests develop your career. Finally, you may begin to truly specialize in a particular part of the world, in urban of environmental geography, or in mapmaking and geographic analysis. Underlying all these courses are a top-notch faculty and brand new equipment. Classes are small.
Faculty are graduates from North America's outstanding geography departments.
They are available to counsel and discuss your future including admission to graduate schools. The department employs tutors and organizes student study groups. Many Geography majors have internships for credit with government agencies, community and civic organizations. An extensive map library also serves as a federal repository of USGS topographic maps. The Geography Department also has a Neighborhood Assistance Center where faculty and student interns work closely together to serve communities through special technical assistance projects.