Geography

About the Department

The Hunter College Department of Geography is the largest and one of the most technologically advanced geography programs in the New York City metropolitan region. The M.A. program serves New York City’s and New York State’s needs for educated geographers and geography/earth science teachers; supports the development of geographical databases and analytic tools to improve the social, environmental, and economic well being for New York and its citizens; and serves as a pioneering center in advancing the careers of underrepresented groups in geography and related fields.

Centers & Facilities

Geography Centers & Facilities

Programs and Courses

Programs and Courses in Geography

Programs Offered in the School of Education

Doctor of Philosophy

The Department of Geography participates in the PhD Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences based at the CUNY Graduate Center. Students in this program may select Hunter College as their “home” college and geography as their specialty. Since 2005 this program has a separate track in geography. For application forms and further information, write to: Executive Officer, PhD Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences, CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016 or go to www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Doctoral-Programs/Earth-and-Environmental-Sciences

Administration and Faculty

Department Office:

1006 North
(212) 772-5265/5266
Website: http://www.geography.hunter.cuny.edu

Chair:

Ines Miyares (Acting)
1045 North
(212) 772-5443
imiyares@hunter.cuny.edu

Faculty

Geography Faculty