The B.S. in Geography and Environmental Studies program at WKU is the largest such program in Kentucky or Tennessee. Students can become more directly involved in faculty-sponsored research, with opportunities for co-authorship of peer-reviewed research articles, and presentation of re- search results at professional meetings, conferences, and workshops. Faculty research a variety of human-environment issues that both inform the coursework students take and provide students with opportunities to engage in a number of projects that directly influence the human condition. The B.S. Geography and Environmental Studies program requires a minimum of 52 semester hours of geography, plus supporting coursework. A minor or second major is NOT required. Students majoring in geography will learn the concepts and skills necessary to qualify for a variety of career opportunities that require a solid foundation in spatial thinking and analysis.

Students who complete the B.S. Geography and Environmental Studies degree at Western Kentucky University will be able to pursue careers that include the following: • Environmental Management • GIS, Planning, and Development • Broadcast Meteorology • Resource Sustainability • Social and Cultural Analysis • Diplomatic Service • Business, Industry, and Tourism Students who enter graduate school and pursue a M.S. or Ph.D. in Geography will be able to pursue careers that include the following: • University professor • Geospatial research • Sustainability and Environment • Planning and GIS • Consulting