Geography

About the Department

The department offers concentrations in urban and social geography; physical and environmental geography; geographic information science; sustainability studies; earth systems science; environmental policy; and social studies and environmental education. Courses in all of these fields are valuable parts of a general liberal education, developing an awareness of earth phenomena and the role these play in people’s lives. Through integration of content knowledge, applied skills, and internships, our graduates are prepared for both graduate study and immediate employment in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Undergraduates can major in geography, environmental studies, or select options within the geography major that prepare them for temporary certification in New York State to teach social studies at grades K-12; and they may minor in geography, environmental studies or geology. The interdisciplinary major in environmental studies allows students to focus on environmental policy and management or earth systems science. Students may also complete a five-year combined BA/MA program in Environmental Studies and Adolescent Education-Earth Science. This accelerated program is designed for highly qualified environmental studies majors who, by their sophomore year, decide to pursue a career in teaching earth science. In addition to comprehensive programs in residence, the department offers field courses in geography and environmental science in Hawaii, Argentina and the Catskill Mountains.

Revisions in the curricula within the Department of Geography that are currently under way may involve modifications in various requirements. Please consult with the department office for up-to-date information and requirements.

Programs and Courses

Programs and Courses in Geography

Administration and Faculty

Department Office:

1006 North
(212) 772-5265
fax (212) 772-5268
Web site: http://geography.hunter.cuny.edu
Dept. email: www.geog.hunter.cuny.edu

Chair:

Marianna Pavlovskaya, Interim Chair
1003F North
(212) 772-5320
mpavlov@hunter.cuny.edu

Undergraduate Geography Advisers:

Thomas B. Walter
1003A North
(212) 772-5457
twalter@hunter.cuny.edu

Dana G. Reimer
1006 North
(212)-772-5412
dreimer@hunter.cuny.edu

Environmental Studies Advisers:

Frank Buonaiuto (fall 2015)
1049 North
(212) 650-3092
fbuonaiu@hunter.cuny.edu

Haydee Salmun (spring 2016)
1041 North
(212) 775-5224
hsalmun@hunter.cuny.edu

Faculty

Geography Faculty

HEGIS Codes: 2206 (Geography); 2205 (Adolescent Education); 4999 (Environmental Studies)