Geography and Environment, B.A.

The Geography and Environment degree focuses on bridging the natural and social sciences in order to produce more holistic and systemic analysis of environmental and societal issues.

All students take a common set of foundation- and intermediate-level courses that expose them to the breadth of the discipline and establish a strong background in the natural, social, and quantitative sciences. Students are then able to take specialized courses that deepen their understanding and skills within one of the major’s five concentrations: Environmental Systems, Society, Environment, and Development, Geospatial Analysis and Technology, Sustainable Communities, and Planning for Sustainable Communities.

Students culminate their studies with a Professional Development course, an Internship or other Practical Experience, and a two semester Capstone course.  All courses in the curriculum strengthen students’ writing, critical thinking and oral presentation skills, which are critical for any successful career.

Note: Courses required for the major must be taken for a traditional letter grade, except for courses that are offered CR/NC only. Students must earn a C- or better in any course applied to the major. Breadth courses not double-counted in concentration.