Geography and Geoinformation Science

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■ Geography and Geoinformation Science

Phone: 703-993-1210 or 703-993-1212
Web: ggs.gmu.edu

Faculty

Professors: Agouris (Chair), Beach, Di, Falconer, Haack, Taylor, Waters, Wong

Associate professors: Curtin, Houser, Qu, Stefanidis, C. Yang, R. Yang

Assistant professors: Cervone, Croitoru, Leslie, Manca, Rice, Sun

Research or contract professors: Franzese, Resmini

Term instructors: Boudinot, Hallden

Course Work

This department offers all courses designated GGS in the Courses chapter of this catalog.

Writing-Intensive Requirement

The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated as “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in geography fulfill this requirement by successfully completing GGS 415. Students majoring in Global and Environmental Change fulfill this requirement by successfully completing GGS 304.

Teacher Licensure

Students who wish to become teachers should consult the College of Education and Human Development chapter and attend an information session early in their undergraduate career. For more information, call 703-993-2892, e-mail gseadmit@gmu.edu, or go to gse.gmu.edu.

PhD Studies in Other Programs

The department participates in other programs that provide opportunities for geographical, environmental, and earth science research. A popular example is the Environmental Science and Public Policy PhD Program where faculty members serve as both dissertation committee members and chairs. Geographic studies fit well with many issues related to public policy, planning, conservation, and sustainable development. Program description and degree regulations are listed under the Department of Environmental Science and Policy.

The department also participates in the Public Policy PhD Program, along with some of the university’s leading geographers who are members of the School of Public Policy. In addition, geography and geoinformation science faculty members provide joint supervision and serve as committee members to support those pursuing research primarily geographic in nature. Program description and degree regulations can be found under the School of Public Policy listing. Several departments participate in supervisory committees providing a rich opportunity for students to expand their interdisciplinary interests with these departments.