Students in the Bachelor of Science program in geographic information science begin their study by gaining a strong foundational understanding of geographic information systems, statistical analysis and computer programming. Students expand on this foundation through upper-division coursework in the major that enables the pursuit of deeper and more focused understanding of the application of geographic…

Combining the physical environment with human interaction, the Bachelor of Arts in geography program emphasizes humanistic and cultural traditions. Students pursuing undergraduate studies in geography typically concentrate on knowledge-building in understanding various cultural phenomena or in studying regions such as: Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Europe, Latin America and North America.

Geographers have a unique spatial perspective in understanding the world, from global to local, through the twin lenses of space and place. Students in the Bachelor of Science program in geography learn about natural features of the world, including landforms, plants, water and weather, as well as the impact humans have on the world. This…

The Bachelor of Arts in global health is a transdisciplinary degree that provides students with new skill sets and perspectives to help them understand and solve contemporary public health challenges in diverse cultures while accounting for social, historical, biological and ecological considerations, whether in the poorest nations or the most industrialized. The curriculum focuses on…

The Bachelor of Science program in global health in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change exposes students to a comprehensive understanding of the factors that lead to morbidity around the world, including ecological, political, cultural, institutional, historical, evolutionary, social and technological factors. Students are equipped with the skills necessary to create effective, sustainable…

The BA program in global studies examines the causes and consequences of problems that cross national boundaries and the governance of these problems in social, cultural and economic contexts. The degree program aims to address real-world problems and their solutions. This mission is enabled by an internationally recognized faculty with extensive global experience from a…

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in history study the growth and development of human society from political, social, economic and cultural perspectives. Students learn to craft stories from materials other people have left behind — constitutions, land deeds, diaries, guns and bones. They learn to make decisions about what to investigate, whom to believe,…

In a globalized world with increasing political, economic, demographic and climatic challenges, studies in international relations are all the more prized by the public and private sectors. Students in the Bachelor of Science program in international relations develop analytic and quantitative skill sets and mastery of forward-thinking content areas through rigorous curriculum, distinct internships and…

In a globalized world with increasing political, economic, demographic and climatic challenges, studies in international relations are all the more prized by the public and private sectors. Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in international relations develop analytic skill sets and mastery of forward-thinking content areas through rigorous curriculum, distinct internships and research opportunities….

Justice studies is an innovative social science and liberal arts program that examines contemporary social justice in a variety of contexts, including inequality, race, gender, citizenship, indigeneity and other significant areas. This program provides a broad approach to understanding justice including in the legal system as well as in wider social contexts, such as in…