Geography is an interdisciplinary, problem-solving field that
bridges the natural and social sciences. It is the spatial
science focused on understanding where phenomena are located,
how they got there, where they are going, and why. City and
regional planning uses the tools, techniques, and strategies of
land use planning and zoning, site plan review, and the law to
develop public policy to efficiently, sustainably, and
imaginatively manage our land use practices to preserve the
health, safety and welfare of the public. A Bachelor of Science
(B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in geography are offered.
Courses include research and conference opportunities. The
following concentrations are available: Topical areas of study
include: Our majors find meaningful and well-paid employment in
a wide variety of fields. Moreover, they are very competitive
for graduate school admission. Visit www.gvsu.edu/geography for
details. “I focused on acquiring expertise in geospatial
technologies while in the department. Every j