Bachelor of Science - Global Studies and Human Geography - Human Geography

Global Studies and Human Geography prepares students to succeed in an increasingly globalized world. Students study global change and the movement of people and resources in the world, focusing in particular on the spatial aspects of issues, communities, and cultures. They develop skills in critical thinking and complex analysis, written and verbal communications, and how to work effectively across cultures – the skills needed to work and thrive in the modern world. Nearly all of the majors and minors go abroad during their studies, often on study abroad trips led by the faculty. These opportunities are life-changing experiences; the students gain confidence, friendships, and experiences working internationally that allows them to thrive after graduation. Students go on to leadership positions in NGOs and non-profits, government, and business. The Human Geography concentration offers a comprehensive, applicable skill set designed to understand the diversity of cultures and socio-geographic complexities found in human societies. Human geographers seek to understand how humans uniquely create, manipulate, and adapt to the places they inhabit by examining natural environments, cultural practices, and economic and political systems. Knowledge gained from the Human Geography concentration is valuable as contemporary societies are interacting globally with one another as never before. Human geographers identify and comprehend these changes and find solutions to a variety of sociocultural problems taking place. This marketable skill set is attractive to a wide range of employers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.