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The World’s Biggest Challenges Require a Big-Picture Perspective
The Geography and Sustainable Development B.A. at Miami University prepares students to address urgent global challenges through a blend of social and environmental sciences. As a Geography and Sustainability major, you’ll explore the interconnected systems that shape our world, from climate change and urban planning to sustainable development and community resilience.
Geography is a big-data science that trains students in geospatial mapping and analysis while developing critical research, communication, and problem-solving skills. This interdisciplinary program equips students for impactful work in policy, social geography, and sustainable development geography.
Graduates with a Miami University Geography degree pursue meaningful careers in natural resource management, environmental consulting, city and urban planning, community development, and the growing field of geospatial technology.
Contact Information
Susan Jakubowski, Ph.D.
Associate Teaching Professor
Department of Geography
118 Shideler Hall
250 S. Patterson Ave., Oxford, OH 45056
jakubosl@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-5010
Curriculum and Courses
The Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Sustainable Development at Miami University integrates social and natural sciences to tackle contemporary social, economic, and environmental challenges, focusing on geospatial technologies and data science.
- GEO 101: Global Forces, Local Diversity
- GEO 122: Geographic Perspectives on the Environment
- GE0 211: Global Sustainable Futures
- GEO 302: Geography and Gender
- GEO 441: Geographic Information Systems
at miami, there’s something for everyone.
Graduate Programs
The rigorous and flexible Master of Arts (M.A.) program provides students with the instruction and guidance needed to become a professional geographer.
- M.A. in Geography and Sustainable Development
- Combined Bachelors-Masters in Geography and Sustainable Development
The entire Department of Geography is student-focused, and faculty are always happy to assist students. My majors allow me to take a wide variety of courses focused on understanding and improving the world for future generations
Alexandria Coffman ’23
Additional Opportunities
Oxford Community
Collaborate with local communities through client-based projects. Our advanced GIS students helped the Oxford community by mapping the Oxford Cemetery.
Internships
The Department of Geography is committed to connecting our students with internships – both summer and regular semester – offered by partners and alumni in the region and facilitating the search for opportunities nationwide.
Partnerships
Partnerships with local employers help students gain invaluable internship experience.
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
job growth rate for geographers in 2016-2026
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
of 2018-2019 graduates who were employed or furthering their education by fall 2019
Miami University Data
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.