Geography is a natural and social science that studies the earth, its features, and distribution of life on the planet – including human life, effects of human activity, and natural systems. It is a study of place and space. Geographers ask where and why things are located on the earth's surface, how locations differ from one another, and how people interact with their environment; they are active in the study of global warming, loss of biodiversity, desertification, deforestation, groundwater pollution, and flooding.
The A.B. in Geography at UGA is for students who typically have interests in international development, population and demographics, migration, urban studies, globalization, and related issues. Available coursework includes study of cultural and human geography, resources, weather and climate, landforms, statistics and data analysis, macroeconomics, logic, social problems, and cartography. A.B. students tailor coursework along either a Human Geography or Physical Geography emphasis. Students who wish to gain practical work experience with firms or organizations that employ geographers can earn 3-9 semester hours by engaging in an internship.
Career opportunities are available in business, government, and education in such areas as location analysis, regional development, urban planning, environmental assessment, and atmospheric and earth sciences.
Study Abroad Options: Multiple study abroad opportunities are available.