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Geographers study both Earth's physical characteristics and the human communities inhabiting it. In the Geography BA curriculum, students examine geographic principles and their connections to economic, ecological, and societal challenges.
Various specialization options enable you to focus on particular interests in scientific, technological, and public service fields. You'll acquire practical skills with essential career tools such as digital mapping, GIS technology, and satellite imagery analysis.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Geography Department provides an accelerated master's pathway, enabling high-achieving students to complete both undergraduate and graduate geography degrees in just five years.
Students utilize cutting-edge geographic technology, featuring large-format map printers, GPS devices, and workstations equipped with professional software including ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, MapInfo, and other industry-standard applications.
Advanced research facilities such as the Geomorphology Lab and Weather/Climate Lab provide sophisticated geographic examination using state-of-the-art analytical equipment.
UNC Greensboro has been recognized among America's top eco-conscious universities by the Princeton Review (2020).
Freshmen must have completed minimum high school course requirements.
English Language Proficiency exams for direct entry: IBT TOEFL 79 minimum; IELTS 6.5 minimum; ELS 112 score report, PTE Academic 53 and Duolingo English Test DET 105.