Department of Geography

College of Science and Technology

Our world is changing faster than ever. From climate change and political unrest to urban growth, global migration, energy transitions, and food security, today’s challenges are complex and deeply interconnected. Geographers are at the forefront of understanding these transformations—asking why they happen where they do and how we can respond. By blending creativity with the tools of science, technology, and design, we work to shape solutions that not only explain the world as it is but also imagine a more just, resilient, and sustainable future.

The Millersville University Department of Geography proudly offers two comprehensive programs of study: the Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Spatial Sciences and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography. Students choosing the Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography will specialize their study in one of four options: sustainability studies, environmental studies, geospatial applications, and global studies. Graduates of the program have completed a liberal arts education that serves as the foundation for further academic study in disciplines addressing geographic, environmental, and international issues or for professional fields such as GIS, planning, public policy, law, environmental management, and sustainability. Those students who wish to teach in secondary education, may pursue the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a concentration in Geography. Geography minors complement most humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences majors.

We invite you to explore what makes geography so special and why Millersville is the right place to study to prepare you for our changing world. Welcome!