Graduate work in geography is offered at the master’s, doctoral, and certificate levels. The department has a wide scope, with faculty interests in physical geography (geomorphology, biogeography, climatology, hydrology), human geography (cultural, economic, historical, political, social, urban), geographic information science and remote sensing, and human-environment relationships. The Department of Geography is also home to the Master of Geoscience degree. The MGS is a non-thesis degree that provides a multidisciplinary background in the geosciences, appropriate for educators or individuals interested in environmental issues.
Graduate students pursuing a thesis or dissertation are required to be involved with research work and teaching. Primary data collection is encouraged. Many graduate courses are taught as seminars requiring research papers. A non-thesis option is available for master’s-level students, especially those with professional/vocational goals.