Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (M.A.Geo.)

Students learn theories and problem-solving skills in environmental, physical, and human geography, geographic information sciences and geographic education. Working closely with a dedicated faculty that is recognized nationally and internationally for its research, mentoring and teaching accomplishments, students embark on a journey of professional development that includes research and teaching opportunities. The department also hosts or plays key roles in several international, national and university-wide research centers. The mission of the Department of Geography is to offer students educational experiences of the highest quality and to conduct meaningful and vital research. The department is committed to outstanding teaching and scholarly activities within the framework of academic freedom and the diversity of ideas and is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and to public service. The department stresses the theoretical and applied realms of geography in all of its curriculum, leads the discipline with innovative applied work, and actively seeks to recruit top students nationally and internationally.The Master of Applied Geography (M.A.Geo.) degree with a major in Geography is designed to prepare geographers to use their skills and background knowledge to solve real-world problems with geographic dimensions. Applied Geography includes such sub-fields as Environmental Management, Geographic Education, GIS, Cartography, Land use Planning, Location Analysis, Land Management, Transportation Systems Planning, Applied Physical Geography, Geographic Aspects of Environmental Law, and Spatial Mod