The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at Marshall University is designed for students who want to study the science of geography.
Courses in this online geography degree program include geographic information systems (GIS), climate, meteorology, lakes/streams/oceans, landforms, soils, and ecology.
As a student, you will earn a well-rounded education that emphasizes communication skills (including written and oral communication), understanding the physical environment, global cultures, and the latest geospatial technology.
Both the BA and the BS degree prepare our graduates for professional employment or a graduate degree.
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Our BA and BS degrees use technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS).
Marshall University accepts transfer credits from accredited institutions of higher education and we have several 2+2 agreements with community colleges.
Our program is ranked #5 nationally in GISdegree.org’s Best Bachelor’s Degrees in GIS.
The Geography Department contributes to the University’s general education mission to produce broadly educated citizens capable of living and working effectively in a global environment. As a result, graduates of our programs succeed as professionals in today’s competitive job market.
- Atmospheric scientist
- Climatologist
- Community development planner
- Forest manager
- International business consultant
- Meteorologist
- Natural resource manager
