Welcome to Geography & Environmental Studies
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is one of the largest in the nation. During the last forty years, its faculty and students have compiled an enviable record of academic achievement and public service. Because of the size and quality of its faculty, the department can offer prospective students an unusually large array of intellectual opportunities that far exceeds those offered by most other institutions.
What do we study?
Climate Change & Atmospheric Science
Natural Resources & Conservation
Water Systems
Spatial Data Science
Forensics & Crime Mapping
Drones & UAVs
Geographic Information Systems
Cartography & Geovisualization
Environmental Justice
Remote Sensing
GeoAI
Culture & Urban Environments
Health Equity & Neighborhood Wellbeing
Undergraduate Programs
B.S. in Geography and Environmental Studies (GES)
The option in Applied Developmental Science emphasizes the analysis and synthesis of classic and contemporary research in the interest of promoting positive developmental outcomes spanning conception through early adulthood.
B.S. in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
The option in Applied Developmental Science emphasizes the analysis and synthesis of classic and contemporary research in the interest of promoting positive developmental outcomes spanning conception through early adulthood.
Graduate Programs
Geography, M.A.
The option in Applied Developmental Science emphasizes the analysis and synthesis of classic and contemporary research in the interest of promoting positive developmental outcomes spanning conception through early adulthood.
Geographic Information Science, M.S.
The option in Applied Developmental Science emphasizes the analysis and synthesis of classic and contemporary research in the interest of promoting positive developmental outcomes spanning conception through early adulthood.
Minor Programs
Minor in Geographic Information Science
A minor in GIS is comprised of 21 units focused on courses involving geographic information science and related technologies.
Minor in Geography
A minor in Geography is comprised of 20 units, with no more than 6 units in the lower division. The student must consult with a Geography advisor to develop an approved program best suited to the student’s individual needs.
Join Our Team
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies is hiring lecturers for Academic Year 2024/2025. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this position, please submit your current resume and cover letter to geography@csun.edu. Fall only or full AY 2024 to 2025 are due April 8, 2024 and Spring only applications are due September 2, 2024. Please refer to the Position Announcement (.pdf) for more information or contact the Department Chair, Dr. Regan Maas, at regan.maas@csun.edu.
News
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Department Chair
Dr. Regan Maas
Sierra Hall 150
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8263
- Phone: (818) 677-3532