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As an inherently interdisciplinary field, the Geography Department provides dynamic ways to investigate both natural and human systems through hands-on fieldwork, lab research, and academic study. Learners collaborate with professors to analyze the physical, ecological, cultural, economic, political, and societal forces shaping our planet.
This B.S. program mandates Geography coursework, beginning with core classes before advancing to specialized studies in Human Geography, Environmental Geography, Human-Environment Systems, or Geospatial Technologies. The curriculum allows students to pursue dual degrees or supplementary minors in related disciplines.
With expertise in spatial analysis, geography alumni possess distinctive abilities to link social and environmental patterns, opening career paths in government, industry, and organizations focused on community services, scientific research, resource management, and location intelligence. Professionals in this field frequently find opportunities in teaching, international development, and private sector consulting.
You are an international freshman if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or
are not graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas and
are a student without college credit or
earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual credit/early college high school)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test)
When to Apply: Spring: August 1; Fall: December 1