• Geography is the interdisciplinary study of the world, its physical characteristics like water, landforms, vegetation, and climate as well as the relationships between people and the environment.
  • The student can choose between one of the three Geography degree options. The Bachelor of Arts in Geography provides a solid foundation in physical and human geography with a focus on the cultural, economic, political, and social influences.
  • The human–environment tradition makes geography one of the most diverse fields of academic study, bridging the social and natural sciences, and the humanities.
  • Physical geographers study natural phenomena such as climates, river systems, surficial landforms, and the spatial distribution of vegetation and animals.
  • Human geographers study social phenomena such as the formation of cities, resource and environmental management, the location of manufacturing, urban health, and the geographic distribution of cultures.
  • Geographical research helps inform public debates on major issues of the day—not just to help us understand the world, but to help improve it.