Department of Geology and Geography

 

 

Welcome to the Department of Geology and Geography at Georgia Southern University. Our department offers a BA and a BS in Geology, a BA and BS in Geography, a minor in GIS, Geology, and Geography, and emphasizes hands-on, field-based learning. Recent student graduates are working in environmental consulting firms, government agencies, and education among other careers, or pursuing graduate education in some of the nation's top graduate schools. What can you do with your degree in geology and geography? Please browse our website to learn more about us.

 

 

 

Department of Geology and Geography
Mission Statement
(short version)

The Department of Geology and Geography at Georgia Southern University functions as
an integrated student-centered unit to support the Core Curriculum by providing students
an understanding of the variety and complexity of the Earth’s geologic, environmental,
cultural, political, and socioeconomic systems and their interactions. The Department is
committed to providing specialized undergraduate programs of study leading to BS or
BA degrees with majors in Geology or Geography, with an optional GIS minor. The
Department is dedicated to producing high quality geology and geography graduates well
prepared for graduate school or immediate employment in fields such as education, urban
and county planning, geology, hydrology, environmental protection, and geospatial
technology. The Department utilizes its location in coastal Georgia to meet the
educational needs of the regional populace, promote a healthy regional environment, and
promote sustainable growth and development through teaching, service, and research.
The faculty of the Department value the integration of research, education, and practical
application in scholarship that leads to high quality publications and external grants.