Become a vital part of the world around you.
Find solutions to the world’s biggest environmental and social challenges.

Ever wonder why things are where they are, or where they will be in the future? Curious about what resources might be hidden right beneath your feet? The bachelor’s degree program in Geography at Frostburg State University brings you the education and experience to start your career and begin answering some big questions.

Geography is the study of the Earth as our habit and home. It is an extraordinarily relevant field, influencing everything from bustling city centers to national forests. With an increasing global population and changing climate, the world is looking more than ever to geoscientists to lead it into the future.

Frostburg State is uniquely suited to offer you a great geography program, reinforced with in-the-field projects, experience with the tools of the discipline and adventures out into the geologically rich mountains and diverse communities of Western Maryland. At FSU, you will use critical thinking, inquiry and observation skills to better understand our planet's diverse human and natural systems.

Geography is the academic discipline which explains "the why of where." You will be able to map phenomena on Earth and develop evidence-based explanations for why such patterns exist. With our faculty scholars, you will explore such questions as -- how and why do places differ? What processes formed the physical, cultural and biological landscapes around us? What are the consequences of various human interactions with the natural environment? You will explore the answers to these questions on local, regional, national and global scales.

Many of the most pressing global issues involve the environment. 

From climate science and soil science to ecology and wildlife management, the Frostburg State University Environmental Science major prepares future scientists to address a range of complex ecological systems and issues.

• Study forest and wildlife ecologies, public policies, environmental functions of soil and water and the dynamics of climate change.
• Learn to mitigate harm, solve problems and plan for a healthier future.
• Collect and analyze data to develop action plans to advise government officials and the general public on environmental risks and solutions.

This program can serve as an entryway into the Master in Environmental Management (MEM) in Sustainability, offered jointly by Frostburg State University and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES).

Program Flexibility 

After a required set of foundational courses in biology, chemistry and earth sciences, students in this program can choose advanced electives, with guidance from their advisors, to develop a tailored program to meet post-graduation career and educational objectives. Completing one of the following minors can help guide the selection of electives: Biology, Chemistry, Climate Science, Earth Science, Forestry, Geography, Geospatial Science and Technology, and Sustainability Studies.