Undergraduate
Five tracks. One degree that goes everywhere. Whether you’re drawn to weather, cities, maps or the environment, you’ll gain the geospatial skills and mentorship to launch your career.
Explore Your Future
Geography, Applied (BS) Track in Environmental Sciences
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that combines physical, life, and social sciences to study the natural world and how humans interact with it.
Geography, Applied (BS) Track in Meteorology
Meteorology is the scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and the
physical processes that drive weather and short-term climate conditions.
Geography, Applied (BS) Track in Geospatial Technologies
Geospatial technology is an umbrella term for modern tools used to collect, analyze, store, and
visualize data tied to specific locations on the Earth's surface
Geography, Applied (BS) Track in Human and Cultural Dynamics
Human and cultural dynamics in geography study how human societies, beliefs, and behaviors shape the Earth and how physical environments influence human life over space and time.
Geography, Applied (BS) Track in Urban Analytics
Urban analytics is a multidisciplinary field that combines data science, computer science, statistics, and urban planning to analyze how cities function and to improve decision-making.
Minors in Geography and Environmental Sciences
Minor in Geography, Environmental Analysis, Meteorology, and Urban and Regional Analysis
Certificate in Applied Geospatial Technologies
A career-ready geospatial credential, in person or online. Master GIS with ArcGIS, remote sensing, geospatial programming and digital mapping – open to students in any major.
Academic experience & support
Unlock the resources to grow as a Geographic & Environmental Sciences student: intranet access for current students plus key academic resources for everyone.
Student Life & Opportunities
Thrive in a close-knit department where fieldwork, lab work and real datasets are part of everyday learning. Join the Geography Club or the American Meteorological Society student chapter, present your research at regional conferences and connect with faculty who know your name.
Map Your Future in the Fastest-Growing Field
Ready to turn your passion for the environment, spatial data and sustainable futures into professional impact? Join the UofL Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences and build the technical and analytical foundation that the world's most urgent challenges demand.