Geography

The Geography degree at Kennesaw State University can be taken either as a face-to-face or fully online degree program.

As a geography major, you will study the human and physical landscapes of the Earth's surface. You'll develop an understanding of various aspects of the Earth, including its physical features, the role of humans in modifying the Earth, and the relationships between peoples and places. 

Geography considers many factors such as human culture, language, climate and weather, vegetation, landforms, trade flows, transportation, and cities. These are studied using geography's unique spatial perspective. Geographer Marvin Mikesell has labeled this perspective as the "why of where."

In addition to meeting the basic human and physical geography requirements, as a KSU geography major, you'll also select various related studies courses in the humanities and social sciences, the arts, the physical sciences, business, and other disciplines based on your goals. The variety of courses shows the interdisciplinary nature of geography and allows you to tailor your degree to your personal and career interests.

If you have already started a degree in another field, you'll see how well your other courses fit into your Geography degree requirements from KSU. A geography degree is interdisciplinary and can lead to a rewarding career in business, education, government, non-profit organizations, or research.

With your geography degree, you will have built vital research, communication, and analytical skills highly regarded by many employers. Below are a few career paths you may pursue: