Department of Geography, School of Arts and Sciences
Website:
http://geography.rutgers.edu
Chair: Robin M. Leichenko
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Asa K. RennermalmProfessors:
Robin M. Leichenko, B.S., Wisconsin; M.A., Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
David A. Robinson, B.Sc., Dickinson; M.S., Ph.D., Columbia
Richard Schroeder, B.A., Macalester; M.S., Wisconsin; Ph.D., California (Berkeley)
Associate Professors:
D. Asher Ghertner, B.A.,
Colby College; M.A., Ph.D., California (Berkeley)
Kevin St. Martin, B.A., M.S., Massachusetts; Ph.D., Clark
Asa K. Rennermalm, B.S., M.S., Copenhagen (Denmark); Ph.D., Princeton
Laura Schneider, B.S., Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Ph.D., Clark
Assistant Professor:
Kevon C. Rhiney, B.A., Ph.D.,
University of the West Indies, Jamaica
Geography provides
a broad, place-centered perspective on the transformation of environments by
society and nature. Geography majors receive a liberal arts education that is
an appropriate base for further specialized training in academic disciplines that address environmental and international issues, or in related
professional fields such as planning and public policy, law, and environmental
management. Students learn critical theoretical approaches in geographic
reasoning and are provided with specific technical skills in
computerized information retrieval, spatial data analysis, cartographic
representation, remote sensing, and geographic information systems that are
suitable for entry-level employment opportunities. Also available are
internships with state and local agencies and private concerns.