Academics
The Department of Geography and Planning at Appalachian State offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as two different minor degrees. Graduate programs can be completed with either an internship or a thesis.
The Department also offers undergraduate and graduate certificates (if space available) in Planning and in GIScience for students interested in gaining proficiency in those areas without completing an entire degree. Completion of the certificate does not guarantee admission into the MA degree program. Certificate Courses MAY NOT be available so check with our Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Kathleen Schroeder.
Another degree option is the 4+1 Master’s degree in Geography that allows Geography and Planning undergraduate majors to begin their graduate education in Geography before finishing their baccalaureate degree.
The major objectives of the Department of Geography and Planning are to:
- Promote the understanding of the spatial dimensions of human behavior within the physical and cultural systems of the earth and the role of planning in achieving improvement in those systems.
- Offer a well-balanced curriculum which will aid students in finding productive places in society.
- Maintain a faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, scientific research, and community and regional service.
