Programs of study in geography are designed to meet the following needs:

• Give students a fundamental background in human-natural environment relationships in preparation for geography-related positions in environmental planning, natural resources management, urban and regional planning and development, water resources, cartography, education, and geographic information systems.

• Prepare students for advanced work in geography at the graduate level.

Exceptional students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 and a major grade point average of 3.50 and who have completed 15 hours of geography coursework may be nominated by a faculty member for the Honors in Geography program. Students will pursue intensive research guided by a director and a committee of faculty members. Students must have taken or be enrolled in GEOG 4391 and write a paper while enrolled in GEOG 4360. Students complete the process by giving an oral presentation and defense of his/her paper before an Honors Committee. This presentation is to be followed at a later date by a presentation at a geography student seminar.