The Geography has been a vibrant program at James Madison University for over 80 years.
Our Program prepares students who are confident in their abilities as geographers. Through the study of geography students will:
- Understand and properly use the terminology and concepts that are central to the discipline of geography, and explain how these concepts evolved over time.
- Effectively use appropriate geospatial technologies to address questions about human interactions within the built or natural environments.
- Be productive participants in research efforts aimed at measuring, describing, analyzing, and explaining the underlying processes giving rise to geographic phenomena.
- Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Evaluate human-environment interactions from a holistic point of view that addresses geographic, as well as political, social, economic, and ethical factors affecting those interactions.
- Demonstrate civic responsibility and appreciation for culture and physical diversity from local global scales.
Graduates have the skills to make a professional contribution to the field, and to compete in graduate programs and the job market. They are highly qualified for careers in research and development and are equipped for long-term success as professionals in the field of geography.
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