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Overview The inter-disciplinary curriculum integrates perspectives from geography, biology, geology, political science as well as philosophy and economics. The curriculum focuses on not only learning about environmental issues, but provides problem-solving skills and technical geographic computer skills as well. Course work is supplemented by experiential learning for those who wish to explore internships, directed studies and study-abroad opportunities during their studies. Students completing this Geography, Environmental Sustainability Concentration will be prepared for graduate school or employment with environmental non-profits, corporations, and varies levels of government.The Department of Geography is committed to having students understand and engage the world from a spatial perspective through teaching, research and service. Geography is a problem-solving discipline whose programs and Digital Geography Lab provide our students with both technical skills and liberal arts perspective to prepare them for life-long careers.The Digital Geography Lab (DGL) is known as one of the best geography university-level computer labs in the country. This unique facility is dedicated to undergraduate and graduate geo-spatial computing, education, and research. The DGL supports the department’s extensive and diverse curriculum with specialized software and hardware. The DGL facilitates collaboration within the department, and is a local focal point for faculty, undergraduate and graduate research.The Department of Geography’s offerings combine a strong background in the academic tradition of Geography with applied fields such as travel and tourism, sustainability, remote sensing and geographic information systems. In 2006, the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization (WTO) certified the Department’s Tourism education program (BS degree Tourism Concentration) that conforms to and meets the international standards criteria of the WTO.Our MissionSalem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development. I want to find another Bachelor Course

The Geography, Environmental Sustainability Concentration offered by Salem State University provides a foundation for understanding and creating solutions for local to global environmental problems in a manner which does not compromise future generations.

Disciplines

Sustainable DevelopmentGeography

Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Other Requirements

1Complete the online applicationSend us your transcriptsSubmit your standardized test scoresSubmit Proof of English Language Proficiency

Geography, Environmental Sustainability Concentration