BA Geography
The Geography course at George Mason University is designed to offer students the opportunity to study the integrated social and environmental processes that continuously shape and reshape the world we live in.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 16,485 per semester
Location
Fairfax, United States
About the program
This major provides students with broad training across the core subdisciplines of geography (human, physical, and GIScience), while also offering the requisite flexibility for those students seeking a multidisciplinary educational experience.
Students will find numerous opportunities for employment in both the private and public sectors, as well as in academia.
Key Features
Given their interdisciplinary approach and uniquely spatial perspective, geographers are well suited to address important local, regional, and global challenges in today’s world.
The Geography course at George Mason University fosters a supportive, active learning environment in which students are encouraged to work closely with both faculty and peers.
The curriculum in this major provides students with the synthesis skills and broad base of knowledge that prepares them to be successful in an ever-evolving job market.
Courses Included:
- Physical Geography
- Dynamic Atmosphere and Hydrosphere
- Human Geography
- Quantitative Methods for Geographical Analysis
- Geographic Information Systems
- Cartographic Design