mission statement

The Department of Geography will provide students with a high quality education in geographical systems involving the investigation of physical and human environments. The discipline offers students a wide range of opportunities to study geography and specialize in General Geography, Environmental Geography, Regional Planning and International Development or Physical Geography. The Department provides quality instruction in modern classrooms, well-equipped lab facilities and outdoor environments. This instructional diversity will prepare students for a wide range of employment and postgraduate educational opportunities.

Our Values

The Department of Geography and its Faculty are committed to:

• Dealing in a fair and equitable manner with students
• Being accessible and available to students
• Staying innovative in research, teaching, courses and programs
• Providing students with a dynamic learning environment

Our Goals

The Goal of the Department of Geography and Geology are to:

• Offer students a better understanding of their world
• Offer students a quality program in their chosen subdiscipline
• Conduct innovative research and provide opportunities for student collaboration
• Prepare students for graduate studies, employment, and teaching
• Integrate advanced technology within geography programs
• Provide expertise to government and other organizations