The Geography and Sustainable Planning curriculum at GVSU offers students strong analytical and problem solving skills leading to exciting and rewarding careers in urban and regional planning, environment, regional and international development, sustainability planning, and geospatial technology (GIS and satellite remote sensing).
We offer the following programs:
- Geography major
- Geography major: Geospatial Technology emphasis
- Geography major: Urban and Regional Planning emphasis
- Geography major: Environment and Global Development emphasis
- Geography major: Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resiliency Planning
We also offer minors and certificates in Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning, Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Technology and Environmental Remote Sensing.
Events
2023 Student MAP Conference
February 11, 2023 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Water Resources Outreach and Education at the Annis Water Resources Institute
February 15, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Inspiring a Lifetime of Great Lakes Curiosity, Stewardship, and Passion
March 15, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Education and Engagement Projects at Ottawa County, Michigan
April 12, 2023 4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Geography and Sustainable Planning is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. More information about the college.