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The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at The University of Alabama provides a PhD program in Geography featuring four specialized tracks: 1) Earth system science, 2) Environmental and resource management, 3) Human-environment interactions, and 4) Geospatial technologies. Prospective students should first connect with a faculty member whose research aligns with their interests and who can potentially advise them. Alongside the standard Graduate School application requirements.
At The University of Alabama, our Geography and Environmental Studies Department cultivates a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere rich with research possibilities. Our academic and investigative work encompasses the full spectrum of geographical disciplines across worldwide contexts.
Earning a geography or environmental science degree equips you with valuable skills for careers in corporate settings, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies at all levels. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, the need for these competencies is growing quickly to address emerging technological, environmental, and societal challenges. Watch the following video to see how geography bridges the questions of location, causation, people, and processes.