The Department of Geography at the University of North Alabama is a dynamic and collegial group of eight fulltime faculty mem ... bers, three adjunct faculty, one professor emeritus, and one administrative assistant. We offer two majors Geography and Geographic Information Science (GIS) leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. The department also offers a Master of Science degree in Geospatial Science as well as undergraduate minors in geography, geographic information science, and geospatial human computer interaction (GEOHCI), and a certificate in geographic information systems. The department supports one of the largest undergraduate geography programs in the United States (the largest in the State of Alabama) with over 120 geography and GIS majors and a thriving Master’s degree program in Geospatial Science. Because we see ourselves as an applied department, we offer a range of courses and degree options tailored not only to inspire curiosity and creativity among our students but also to provide a skill set that sets them apart. Tools that students learn to apply include geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, digital image processing, GPS, cartography, fieldwork, and others. We have assembled state of the art geospatial information technologies at the Freddie Wood Geographic Research Center and also developed innovative instructional techniques to make that happen. Our new major in GIS which is STEM designated is expected to attract undergraduate students committed to excellence and willing to take the challenge to utilize geospatial technologies to solve problems and also develop and design products that meet not only industry needs but also appeal to the user’s experience. We have established sufficient industry contacts in the region which expands internship and employment choices for our students and graduates respectively. read more