Bachelor of Arts in Geography - Environmental Geography and Sustainability

Environmental Geography and Sustainability centers on understanding environmental issues, environmental justice and sustainability within the contexts of politics, economy, society and culture. Careers: Students majoring in geography with a concentration in Environmental Geography and Sustainability gain analytical and geographical skills and perspectives appropriate for careers in fields such as environmental advocacy, conservation, energy management, urban and regional planning, local, state and national government, and education.The BA in geography at UMass Amherst is an excellent option for students interested in learning more about sustainability, climate change and the environment, and how society interacts with nature and its processes. You’ll develop a foundation in geographical theory, concepts, and methodology, emphasizing geographic literacy. You’ll explore the diversity of cultures to understand more about the complex relationships between people and their environments. Through your work in the major, you’ll also gain valuable research and career skills in ethnographic fieldwork, landscape analysis, cartography, statistical analysis, remote sensing, and more.

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) Official transcripts for all completed college coursework Letter of recommendation.