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The Department of Geography provides immersive educational experiences, from storm chasing expeditions to Central European field trips and collaborative faculty research projects. Our program features intimate class settings and a welcoming atmosphere tailored for first-year students, all supported by cutting-edge facilities. Geography stands out as a scientific discipline through its spatial perspective on deciphering Earth's physical and human systems and their interconnections. Human geography explores topics like spatial perception, land use patterns, and place-making processes. Physical geography examines natural elements including climatic distributions, terrain formations, soil compositions, and hydrological systems. Physical geographers additionally predict weather patterns and assess environmental management strategies for forested and wetland areas. Your previous geography education merely introduced this captivating field - our discipline delves deeper into analyzing the complex relationships between planetary systems and human societies. Ball State's Geography Department presents diverse academic pathways including majors, minors, graduate programs, and specialized certifications to launch rewarding, lucrative careers. For aspiring weather professionals or those passionate about atmospheric phenomena and their societal effects, our meteorology and climatology program delivers comprehensive training. This curriculum satisfies both the American Meteorological Society's professional standards and National Weather Service employment prerequisites.
Students should apply as a freshman undergraduate student if:
Students have completed or will complete high school or secondary school before the semester you apply to start
Students have not attended a university, college, or other postsecondary institution
Students wish to earn a bachelor’s degree
Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53
Dates and Deadlines - International Admissions must receive all your application materials by these dates for consideration for a specific term
Fall Term - application materials due by June 15th
Spring Term - application materials due by November 15th
Priority application date for fall enrollment: March 1; priority application date for spring enrollment: December 1.