Professors Stanley Brunn, John Paul Jones, P.P. Karan, Thomas Leinbach, John Pickles, Karl Raitz, Graham Rowles, Gary Shannon, and Richard Ulack. Associate Professors Susan M. Roberts, Richard H. Schein, and John F. Watkins. Assistant Professor Linda C. Roth. W.A. Bladen and William Withington.
Emphasis is placed on theoretical and conceptual training in the student's chosen field of interest.
A variety of philosophical and methodological approaches are encouraged. The strength of the program lies in its focus upon close faculty-student interaction, flexibility in designing an appropriate plan of study, and research training in small seminar environments. The primary objective of the graduate program is to prepare students for research-oriented careers in government, industry, and universities. Emphasis in graduate seminars is on developing the background and skills necessary for original contributions to geographic knowledge. Applicants for the Ph.D. in geography must conform to the general requirements of The Graduate School as set forth in the first part of this Bulletin.