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. 

       Undergraduate Program

B.S. degree in Geography - 241C

B.S. degree in Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) -241D

B.A. degree in General Geography - 242A

Minor in Geography - 242

B.S. degree in Community & Regional Planning - 218A

Minor in Community & Regional Planning - 218

Undergraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - 140A

Honors Program

        Please visit our Undergraduate Program at the link below:

• Undergraduate Program link

         Graduate Program

Thesis:

M.A. in Geography - 237A

Non Thesis:

M.A. in Geography with a concentration in Geography - 237B

M.A. in Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information Science - 237D

M.A. in Geography with a concentration in Planning - 237C

Graduate Minor in Geography - 241

Certificate: (Review requirements and availabiltiy with our Graduate Coordinator)

Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science - 114A

Graduate Certificate in Planning - 109A

        Please visit our Graduate Program at the link below.

• Graduate Program link

The major objectives of the Department of Geography and Planning are to:

1. 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.
2. Offer a well-balanced curriculum which will aid students in finding productive places in society.
3. Maintain a faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, scientific research, and community and regional service.