Graduate Programs:
MSGIS
The MSGIS is a professional degree that allows students to specialize in Geographic Information Science. The MSGIS gives students the in-depth experience required for advanced careers in GIS.
Masters
The Geography MS is a great avenue to an advanced career in Geography, or to a PhD. The Geography MS is research-focused degree that provides excellent opportunities to collaborate with faculty and with other grad students.
PhD
The PhD is the pinnacle degree in the field of Geography, and provides the advanced training required for careers in research and academia. PhD students develop a research-intensive dissertation in close collaboration with their advisor and committee.
News
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Congratulations to Ava Lessing and Kevin Ramos
Congratulations to Ava Lessing and Kevin Ramos for winning the Utah Geographic Information Council (UGIC) student poster competition last week with their Capstone in GIS poster titled “Beetle Kill Data and StoryMap.”
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Geography Faculty in the News
Geography Department Professor Kathleen Nicoll was interviewed by local news sources regarding the recent house slides in Draper.
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Geography Faculty in the News
McKenzie Skiles featured in @theU
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Geography Alumni News
Dr. Jewell Lund, recent PhD graduate from the University of Utah, Geography Department published a research paper in Water Resources Research in March, 2023