Explore how geography influences human behaviour and examine the impact of human activity on the environment. As a geographer, your knowledge of this complex relationship will lead you towards creative solutions for some of the most important issues we face today: population growth, climate change, natural resource management and sustainability. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll study the relationships between people and the landscape, whether it’s your own backyard or a vast region on the other side of the planet. During the program, you can choose to apply your skills during an internship or conduct field research. You’ll also: Study the causes and consequences of environmental change Learn to gather and interpret statistical data Acquire technical knowledge of computerized mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Learn to develop effective and efficient policies for environmental management After graduation, your knowledge and technical skills will prepare you for careers in areas such as climatology, environmental impact assessment, resource conservation and urban and regional planning.

Human Environment alumni have established careers in a range fields including environmental impact assessment, resource conservation, urban and regional planning, housing and community development and teaching. Recent Concordia graduates have become researchers with the NAFTA Commission for Environmental Co-operation and the Secretariat for the UN Convention on Biodiversity.