The Department of Geography offers programs, minors, certificates, and online programs are designed for students to learn fundamental concepts in physical and human geography while developing methodological proficiency in qualitative analysis, spatial analysis, and/or geospatial technologies.
We offer both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) undergraduate degree and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) undergraduate degree. Both programs offer an integrated course of study in which students learn fundamental concepts in physical and human geography while developing methodological proficiency in qualitative analysis, spatial analysis, and/or geospatial technologies.
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - emphasizes the social and behavioral aspects of geography
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - focuses on the discipline's environmental and technical perspectives
In both the B.A. and B.S., students can customize and specialize their programs through the completion of undergraduate certificates. The Geography major can provide preparation for a career in business, industry, or government. Geographers with bachelor's degrees are currently being placed in federal, state, and local administrative and planning agencies and in private firms that specialize in planning and development or in environmental, socioeconomic, or location analysis.
We also offer minors and certificates:
- Undergraduate minors - we offer 6 minors
- Undergraduate certificates - we offer 8 certificates
Interested? Start Your Journey Today!
We work closely with every student to design a study plan that’s right for you. Whether it’s choosing classes or planning for your future after Penn State, we’re here for you and are always ready to talk.
- Get in touch with us by email at advising@geog.psu.edu and we’ll help you choose the degree or minor or certificate that works best for you.
- Schedule an advising appointment
- You can also call our undergraduate advising office at 814-863-5730.
Ready to Apply?
More information:
- Visit our Undergraduate Program website for more resources for students.