Take an in-depth look at the natural and social world. Develop a rich understanding of these natural and social systems by cultivating your analytical abilities in both the field and laboratory environments.
Majors and Concentrations
Environmental and Earth Science
Geographic Science and Technology
Environmental Public Health
Focuses on the relationships between people and their environment.
Public Health Practice
Focuses on socioeconomic determinants of health, promotes human health, and fosters healthy and safe communities.
Minors
- Earth Science Minor
- Environmental Public Health Minor
- Geographic Information System (GIS) Minor
- Geographic Science and Technology Minor
- GIS Crime Mapping and Analysis Minor
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Department vision
The Earth and Geographic Sciences Department seeks to prepare students as critical thinkers to engage with global environmental challenges through the study of earth, environmental, and geographic sciences. The department cultivates the intersections of our academic majors while also deepening our individual programs. Faculty and students serve our local and regional community via course‐based projects and independent research. We value leadership, a culture of sustainability, lifelong learning, and promotion of sound scientific principles, and recognize the indispensable role that the study of nature has in a liberal arts education.
Department mission
Students in the Earth and Geographic Sciences Department will develop a rich understanding of Earth’s natural and social systems by cultivating analytical skills in the field, classroom, and laboratory environments. Programs in the department are designed to allow students to explore their interests with experiences that bring together theory and application, contribute to scholarly development, and prepare students for a range of career pathways.