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The Department of Geography and Environment at The University of Alabama provides a PhD program in Geography featuring four specialized tracks: 1) Earth system science, 2) Environmental and natural resource studies, 3) Society-environment interactions, and 4) Geographic information systems. Prospective students should first connect with a faculty member whose research aligns with their interests and who can potentially advise them. Alongside the Graduate School's standard application requirements.
The Geography and Environment Department at UA cultivates a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere rich with research possibilities. Our academic focus covers the full spectrum of geographical disciplines across worldwide contexts.
Earning a geography or environmental science degree equips you for careers with leading corporations, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies at all levels. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, expertise in these fields is increasingly sought after to address evolving technological, environmental, and societal challenges. Watch the following video to see how geography reveals connections between locations, causes, people, and processes.