Geography, Planning & Sustainability

The Department of Geography, Planning & Sustainability is a leader in critical assessment and communication of human-environment relationships and sustainable community solutions. The mission of the Department is teaching, research, and outreach that focuses on understanding the globalized world, protecting the environment, and building a sustainable future. The Department offers several programs, including four baccalaureate degrees, one master’s degree, nine minors, four Certificates of Undergraduate Study (CUGS), a Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS), and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate. The programs include a BA and minor in Geography, a BA and minor in Environmental & Sustainability Studies, a BS and minor in Community & Environmental Planning, and a BS and minor in Geographic Information Science. Minors include Geoscience, Applied Geographic Knowledge & Skills (GeoEducation), Geographic Inquiries into Global Issues, Sustainability Science, and Sustainable Built Environments. The CUGS include Environmental Humanities, Food Systems Planning, Geographic Information Systems & Science, and Sustainable Urbanism. All of these programs integrate theory and practice, blending both academic and applied facets of geography, environmental studies, planning, and geospatial technologies.

In addition, the Department offers two accelerated dual degree programs (ADD). Students may earn a BA in Environmental & Sustainability Studies and a Master of Business Administration in 5 years. They may also choose to earn a BS in Community & Environmental Planning and a Master of Science in Urban & Regional Planning in 5 years.

The Department houses the Geospatial Research Laboratory (GeoLab), including four computer labs with high-level GIS and remote sensing software, high-resolution plotters and scanners, and survey-quality global positioning system (GPS) receivers. Students also have full access to these labs in which they can pursue class projects and research, often working directly with faculty members.

All of our undergraduate degree programs require an internship, which provides valuable real-world experience and offers our majors a significant advantage in finding employment upon graduation. Our graduates have a strong track record in well-paying and engaging careers that make a significant impact: teaching elementary or secondary school, working in environmental consulting and remediation firms, as planners or as GIS specialists in various government agencies, as environmental protection specialists, or by continuing their education at the graduate level.

Many of our courses are available as online or hybrid (partially online) options.

Kevin Keenan
Department Chair
Discovery Hall 218
856.256.4231
keenankp@rowan.edu