Program(s) Available: B.A.S., B.S., Minor
Do you ever wonder what makes the world go 'round? Are you curious how the environment impacts human behavior? If so, the geography major might be for you!
Geography is a holistic discipline that studies the relationship between humans, the unique cultures of construct and the environments in which they live. This major prepares students for a wide range of careers related to geography and culture. Northwest offers three different areas of focus: culture and society, environmental geography and geographic information science.
Did you know? Students may also minor in geography or geographic information science! Both minors are customizable after the completion of the required courses. For more information, visit the Academic Catalog.
For transfer students completing a vocational or technical Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited community college, a Bachelor of Applied Science degree with an emphasis in geography is available. The coursework for this program builds upon the workplace skills and practical career training gained in an associate degree.
Read more about our emphases and map out your future at Northwest!
Ever wonder what makes a city overpopulated? What about the impacts of migration? By pursuing an emphasis in culture and society, you'll learn the patterns of human culture in relation to the environment. For more details, look at our 4-year plan!
Our environment is ever-changing. There's so much to learn about the physical geography of the place we call home. An emphasis in environmental geography will allow you to explore how humans impact, control and care for the planet. Interested? Review our 4-year plan!
At Northwest, students work directly with geography faculty who specialize in geographic information science (GIS). This interdisciplinary program is designed for students interested in spatial technology careers such as: urban planning, precision agriculture, remote sensing, cartography and global positioning systems. Additionally, students have access to several state-of-the-art computer labs and the latest versions of industry-standard GIS software packages to ensure they are competitive in the job market. For a list of required courses, view our 4-year plan.
Dr. Brett Chloupek
Assistant Professor
660.562.1385
brett@nwmissouri.edu
Career ready
Geography
“It definitely provided me with not only the tools to do that research, but to think critically and discover connections that might also affect those situations. This education allowed me to become a holistic person and really work on the areas that I struggle in as well.” — Aaron Moser
Study Abroad is an opportunity for students to apply hands-on international experience to their own academic development. Two types of study abroad programs are available: faculty-led and traditional.
Faculty-led research provides an opportunity for students to produce original research with the goal of publishing their work. This is available for students showing interest in furthering their education.
GeoClub offers academic and social opportunities for students studying Earth science, geology and geography. This club sponsors various activities such as:
