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Environmental Science Geography Degree

map the future of our planet with an environmental geography degree.

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OFFERED AS:

Major

CREDITS REQUIRED:

120

FORMAT:

In-Person

Tuition Cost

Earn your environmental geography degree at Kutztown University and explore how people, places and the health of our planet are deeply connected.

From hands-on fieldwork in local landscapes to mastering Geographic Information Systems (GIS), you'll gain the tools to analyze environmental change and promote sustainable development in communities near and far.

So, are you ready to join our environmental science program?

Why Choose KU for an Environmental Geography Degree

Choosing Kutztown University to become an environmental geography major is your first step toward a more sustainable future. Why? Because our program provides you with real lab and field experience in areas such as urban planning, remote sensing, and cartography, all of which you can put toward an impactful career.

But that’s not all.

Students choose KU for reasons beyond our devotion to environmental protection:

  • Gain a high-quality education at an affordable cost.
  • Enjoy KU’s beautiful campus as your home away from home.
  • Make strong connections with your peers and science professors.
  • Receive in the field training and laboratory experience.
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Environmental Geography Degree Highlights

Our environmental science geography degree focuses on GIS (Geographic Information System), data collection, mapping, and planning. This track not only teaches you how to accurately analyze and create maps but also establish safe areas for both environmental protection and urban development.

Program Highlights:

  • Learn how to utilize GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis tools.
  • Study how global warming impacts geographic regions.
  • Understand how communities can accommodate extreme environmental change.
  • Develop skills in presenting your collected data to audiences both in and out of the geographical community.
  • Learn environmentally friendly ways to plan out construction and architectural projects.
  • Observe the effects of meteorology and weather and how environments are shaped by climate.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Environmental Science (BS)
    1. Students completing the B.S. in Environmental Science degree will be able to execute field and laboratory investigations based on sound scientific principals and techniques, with care and attention to detail.
    2. Students completing the B.S. in Environmental Science degree will be able to effectively communicate a position using data and logical reasoning in appropriate written and oral formats.
    3. Students completing the B.S. in Environmental Science degree will be able to work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team to apply knowledge of the complex interactions between physical and biological realms, draw conclusions, and develop action plans.
    4. Students upon completing the B.S. in Environmental Science degree will be able to choose appropriate techniques for the collection, analysis, and presentation of quantitative, spatial, and temporal data.
Quotation Mark

"...there are tons of fun, hands on labs. I always personally found hands-on learning to be very enjoyable...we do cool experiments with lab equipment and expensive [chemical] instruments and we go outside!"

Erin Foley '24

Top Internship Locations for KU Students

Rodale Institute

Suburban Testing Labs

The Army Corps of Engineers

The National Park Service

Giorgi Foods

Natural Lands

Lehigh County Conservation District

Hidden Creek Farm

Top Job Placements for KU Graduates

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

OSHA

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Lancaster County Conservation District

PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Eurofins Scientific

Crop Management Strategies

Longwood Gardens

Environmental Geography Degree FAQ

  • What can I do with an environmental geography degree?

    Earning an environmental science degree with a focus in geography will open the door to many career paths. Here are different job titles you can hold, along with their national salaries from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023):

    • Cartographer: $76,210
    • Surveyor: $68,540
    • Geographer: $90,880
    • Urban and Regional Planner: $81,800
    • Photogrammetrist: $76,210
    • Surveying and Mapping Technician: $48,940
    • Environmental Scientist: $80,060

  • What hands-on experience will I get as an environmental geography major?

    Students who are studying environmental geography will have access to Kutztown University’s state-of-the-art geographic information system labs right here on campus. One lab is located in the Boehm Science Building and the other is in the Graduate Center.

    In these labs, you'll learn how to use our various geographical software applications including ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro and ERDAS.

  • What environmental geography courses can I take at KU?

    As an environmental geography major at KU, you will take a mix of geography-specific courses along with general environmental science courses to complete your degree.

    You can see the full course list below:

    https://app.kutztown.edu/checksheets/checksheet/ULASENVGE-2202

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