  {"id":5210,"date":"2025-09-05T15:55:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T19:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5210"},"modified":"2025-10-28T09:45:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T13:45:03","slug":"ba-geographic-environmental-and-urban-studies","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-geographic-environmental-and-urban-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Geographic, Environmental and Urban Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Geographic, Environmental and Urban Studies<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/071619_geographic-environmental-and-urban-studies-ba.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/071619_geographic-environmental-and-urban-studies-ba.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Montclair students gathered around a garden bed in an urban garden surrounded by buildings\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>The BA in Geographic, Environmental, and Urban Studies gives you a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of how people interact with natural and built environments. You\u2019ll explore geography, environmental systems, and urban development through courses in human geography, environmental policy, sustainability, and spatial analysis.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll develop analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues such as urban planning, environmental justice, resource management, and sustainable development. Hands-on learning opportunities include Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training, research projects, and field-based experiences that prepare you for careers in public service, nonprofit organizations, or private industry.<\/p>\n<p>This program also offers a combined BA\/MBA pathway, allowing you to accelerate your graduate education and prepare for leadership roles in policy and environmental management.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/geography-environ-urban-studies-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=csam\">College of Science and Mathematics<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>Regional and Urban Systems; Economics, Environment and Society; Geographic Science and Environmental Systems; Geoinformatics<\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>A Flexible Path<\/h2>\n<p>Choose from four tracks to customize your studies in regional planning, environmental policy, earth systems, or geoinformatics. Each track includes focused coursework and electives that build your expertise for careers in urban planning, environmental management, or spatial analysis.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Regional and Urban Systems<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Focus on the social, political, and economic forces shaping cities and regions. This track includes courses in urban anthropology, transportation, geopolitics, and urban planning, with field-based learning and GIS applications. You\u2019ll analyze how infrastructure, policy, and environmental issues impact urban development and sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Economics&comma; Environment and Society<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Explore the relationships between economic development, environmental sustainability, and social policy. Courses cover sustainability science, environmental law, world resources, and energy economics. This track prepares you to evaluate policies and design strategies that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Geographic Science and Environmental Systems<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Examine earth systems through physical geography, climate science, hydrology, and geochemistry. You\u2019ll gain field and lab experience analyzing natural processes and human-environment interactions. This concentration is ideal for students pursuing environmental analysis or research careers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Geoinformatics<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Develop technical expertise in GIS, remote sensing, data science, and spatial modeling. Courses include Python programming, database systems, and big data management, combined with environmental applications. This track prepares you for careers in geospatial technology and spatial data analytics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Jump Start Your Career With an MBA<\/h2>\n<p>Our accelerated five-year program lets you earn both your bachelor\u2019s degree in Geographic, Environmental, and Urban Studies and a General MBA, preparing you for management and leadership roles in urban and environmental planning.<\/p>\n<p>During your senior year, you\u2019ll take 6 credits of MBA \u201cswing\u201d courses that count toward both degrees, saving time and tuition. In the fifth year, you\u2019ll complete the remaining MBA courses full-time and graduate with both degrees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>For more information about the BA in Geographic, Environmental and Urban Studies, advising, or research opportunities, please contact the department or admissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/earth-and-environmental-studies\/\">Earth and Environmental Studies Department<\/a><\/p>The Department of Earth and Environmental Studies' world-class faculty provide hands-on learning experience in projects supported by NASA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation, and carried out in study areas including the Alaska Arctic Tundra, Antarctica, and every place in between.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4448\">973-655-4448<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Center for Environmental and Life Sciences, Room 220<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014精品成人福利在线 University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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