{"id":13552,"date":"2014-12-11T14:10:29","date_gmt":"2014-12-11T19:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carleton.ca\/geography\/?page_id=13552"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:40:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T19:40:46","slug":"undergraduate-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/geography\/undergraduate-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Undergraduate Programs\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>At Carleton University, the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers a dynamic suite of undergraduate programs designed for students passionate about understanding the world\u2019s physical and social environments and addressing today\u2019s most pressing global challenges. The department provides three core program areas\u2014<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/geography\/environmental-studies\/\">Environmental Studies<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/geography\/geography\/\">Geography<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/geography\/geomatics\/\">Geomatics<\/a><\/strong>\u2014each offering flexible pathways, hands\u2011on learning, and opportunities to build future\u2011ready skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students studying <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/geography\/environmental-studies\/\">Environmental Studies<\/a><\/strong> explore the social and biophysical dimensions of environmental issues, engaging with topics ranging from conservation and climate change to environmental justice and sustainability. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and offers both B.A. Honours and minor options, preparing graduates to contribute to environmental decision\u2011making, conservation, research, and public engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/geography\/geography\/\">Geography<\/a><\/strong> programs at Carleton examine how people, places, and environments interact across local and global scales. Whether pursuing human or physical geography, students analyze topics such as urban change, cultural landscapes, climate adaptation, and natural systems. With options for B.A. and B.Sc. degrees, multiple concentrations, and experiential opportunities like field courses, co\u2011op, and research projects, the Geography program fosters strong analytical, technical, and critical\u2011thinking skills applicable to diverse careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For students drawn to spatial technologies and mapping the world, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/geography\/geomatics\/\">Geomatics<\/a><\/strong> offers intensive science\u2011based training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartography, and geospatial data analysis. This rapidly evolving field supports applications in environmental science, urban planning, resource management, health, transportation, and more. Geomatics students gain hands\u2011on experience using industry\u2011standard software, field equipment, and laboratory tools in either B.A. or B.Sc. pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these programs provide a comprehensive and applied education grounded in <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/geography\/experiential-learning\/\">experiential learning<\/a>, innovative research, and multidisciplinary perspectives. Whether you aspire to tackle climate challenges, map and analyze spatial data, or better understand the complex relationships between people and their environments, Carleton\u2019s programs equip you with the knowledge and skills to make meaningful contributions in your chosen field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Undergraduate Studies\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aFa0vVP99nI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--grey ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl bg-cu-black-50 max-w-screen-2xl mx-auto rounded-xl px-6 py-5 md:px-14 md:py-12 md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n                            \n\n\n<header class=\"mb-6 cu-pageheader cu-component-updated md:mb-12\">\n    <h2 id=\"who-to-contact\" class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative text-2xl md:text-3xl lg:text-4xl lg:leading-[3rem] pb-4 after:w-8 after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px\">\n        Who to Contact\n    <\/h2>\n\n            <p class=\"max-w-5xl font-light prose-lg md:prose-2xl\">\n            Questions? The undergraduate team is available to advise you on our programs.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/header>\n        \n        <div class=\"cu-column cu-component not-contained mx-auto grid max-w-5xl md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 md:gap-10\">\n            \n<div class=\"not-prose cu-card rounded-lg @container md:max-w-xl flex flex-col gap-3 bg-white shadow-lg shadow-cu-black-100 text-center group duration-300 ease-in hover:scale-[1.02] hover:shadow-cu-black-200\">\n            <figure class=\"px-6 pt-8 pb-2 mb-2 overflow-hidden rounded-t-lg cu-figure--round\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/geography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/Karen-Tucker-4-e1660763620708.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n        <header class=\"px-6 first:mt-6\">\n        <h2 class=\"text-lg font-semibold text-cu-black @sm:md:text-xl leading-6 @sm:md:leading-8\">\n                            Karen Tucker\n                    <\/h2>\n    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