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Geography

The Geography Department at the University of Nevada, Reno offers a comprehensive and rigorous study of landscape change and human-environment interactions across a full complement of degrees that includes two undergraduate degrees, a minor and a master's and Ph.D. The undergraduate coursework emphasizes proficiency in human geography and physical geography, geospatial methods, and human/environment interaction. The Geography Department encourages the use of geospatial technologies (GIS, Remote Sensing, and Cartography). Departmental specialties include the American West, biogeography, climatology, cultural historical geography, land use planning and water resources.

Degrees in Geography

• Minor in Geography: A survey of Geography for students majoring in another field of study.
• Bachelor of Arts in Geography: Emphasizes proficiency in human geography and understanding of human culture and achievement and helps develops skills in a foreign language. Students will develop a specific research track that aligns with their interests with the assistance of an adviser.
• Bachelor of Science in Geography: Increases proficiency in physical geography, geospatial methods, and human/environment interactions and develops skills in mathematics and statistics. Students will develop a specific research track that aligns with their interests with the assistance of an adviser.
• Master of Science in Geography: Is designed to ensure a solid foundation in human and physical geography along with capabilities in geographic methods. The graduate program emphasizes the geography of arid lands and landscapes, such as those found in the Reno area, with a focus on intermountain environments.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Geography: Gives students room to customize areas of study according to interest and professional goals in human and physical geography, geographic information science and cartography.