The bachelor of arts (B.A.) in Geography is intended for students who seek a more humanities based approach to studying the world we live in that may lead to careers in such fields as environmental planning and resource management, urban and regional planning, international business or marketing, NGO or charity work, and in teaching.

People with degrees in geography find employment in a variety of fields including: parks management (National and State Parks, Fish and Wildlife), oil and gas facilities mapping, international business or marketing, US government (Census Bureau, State Department, Geospatial Intelligence Agency), urban planning, transportation network analysis, Peace Corps, Non-governmental Organizations, US Diplomats, Charity or Mission work, Conservation (water, land, wildlife), alternative energies, building construction consultaion, and more!

We offer a few different tracks so you can find the best one for your interest. Take a look at the list below:

• People, Place, & Society
• Culture, Arts & Humanities
• Geopolitics & the GLobal Economy
• Livelihoods & Global Development

The bachelor of science (B.S.) in Geography is intended for students who seek greater technical training in geographic tools that may lead to careers in such fields as environmental planning and resource management, urban and regional planning, remote sensing and geographic information systems, cartography, and in teaching.

People with degrees in geography find employment in a variety of fields including: parks management (National and State Parks, Fish and Wildlife), oil and gas facilities mapping, international business or marketing, US government (Census Bureau, State Department, Geospatial Intelligence Agency), urban planning, transportation network analysis, Peace Corps, Non-governmental Organizations, US Diplomats, Charity or Mission work, Conservation (water, land, wildlife), alternative energies, building construction consultaion, and more!

We offer even more options for a B.S. in Geography! Take a look at our list below:

• People, Place, & Society
• Outdoor Recreation & Resource Management
• GIS, Remote Sensing, & Drones
• Environmental Change & Sustainability 
• Biodiversity & Landscape Change
• Livelihoods & Global Development

The Geography Department also offers a degree in Global Studies for those students deeply interested in local & global impacts of globalization, improving people's lives through sustainable development, contemporary cultures & working with people from diverse backgrounds, geopolitics & international affairs, global security, major world regions, and travel, tourism, & global heritage.

Students majoring in Global Studies can pursue jobs within the United States or abroad. They can seek careers with local, state or federal agencies, in the private sector, or with non-governmental and charitable organizations. A Global Studies major is also a good way to prepare for law school or graduate study. 

Just like our Geography degrees, our Global Studies degree offers many track options depending on your interests! Check out our tracks below:

• People, Place, & Society
• Outdoor Recreation & Resource Management
• Environmental Change & Sustainability
• Culture, Arts & Humanities
• Geopolitics & Global Economy
• Livelihoods & Global Development

The bachelor of science (B.S.) in Geospatial Information Science (GISci) program is for students who have a strong mathematics background and are interested in GIS careers that emphasize analytical skills. A student who earns the B.S. in GISci degree at OSU will be well-versed in general GISci knowledge and will have competency utilizing GISci hardware and software for the planning, development and maintenance of spatial and nonspatial databases. Most important, students who complete the B.S. will have higher order skills involving the analysis of geospatial data and will be capable of communicating findings with larger audiences. 

GISci is increasingly viewed as an attractive career pathway. In fact, the growing demand for persons with expertise involving GISci is illustrated by a 2010 U.S. Department of Labor estimate that more than 200,000 Americans routinely utilize geospatial information within their jobs. As geospatial specialists, you will use spatial data for problem solving that can’t be done with traditional maps and charts. For example, a geospatial analyst may combine land cover data collected by a satellite with property boundaries collected using a GPS receiver. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016), employment of geoscientists, whose jobs require heavy knowledge and skills in geospaial science, is projected to grow 10% from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for geoscientists was $89,910 in May 2014. The highest 10% earned more than $187,200.

Yes! We do offer different track options for a B.S. in GISci. Check our the list below:

• Outdoor Recreation & Resource Management
• GIS, Remote Sensing, & Drones
• Environmental Change & Sustainability
• Biodiversity & Landscape Change

Yes it is! Our minor provides students with an opportunity to explore topics of interest from an international and geographic perspective and is an excellent compliment to a variety of degree programs such as Political Science, Sociology, Natural Resource and Environmental Management, International Business, Global Studies, History, Economics, and Geology among others. The minor is designed to be completed in conjunction with general education degree requirements. 

We do! Our minor in Global Studies provides students the same opportunities of Geography but with coursework more focused on a global perspective. 

Yes, we do! The Geography Department holds two certificate. One, in Environmental Studies and another in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS). 

Our Environmental Studies certificate offers three different track options:

• Outdoor Recreation & Resource Management
• Environmental Change & Sustainability
• Biodiversity & Landscape Change

Our GIS Certificate has a track option of GIS, Remote Sensing & Drones.