Geography touches nearly every part of daily life—from the food we eat and the places we travel, to the decisions businesses and governments make every day. Geography is much more than state capitals; it’s a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that helps us understand and navigate the world.
At Ball State, the Geography major introduces you to the relationships between people, places, and environments while developing valuable technical skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis. Students can choose to specialize in:
- Tourism
- Geographic Information Science
- Meteorological Studies
You’ll have opportunities to:
- Collaborate with faculty on research and applied projects
- Join student organizations like Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography Honor Society) and the Meteorology Club
- Chase storms, conduct fieldwork, and study abroad or away
Graduates of the program have gone on to fulfilling careers with:
- Duke Energy (geospatial data analysis)
- Indiana Department of Homeland Security (weather monitoring for emergency management)
- Airlines and transportation industries (operations and logistics)
Geography students graduate ready to make sense of a complex, changing world—and to shape it.
Concentrations
The global workforce needs professionals with an intimate understanding of people, places, cultures, and landscapes—everything that links human beings with their environments.
Our Tourism and Human Geography program will prepare you to meet this demand, while giving you a chance to see the world for yourself.
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Our geographic information science program is an excellent choice if you are interested in solving social and environmental problems using advanced spatial information technology. As one of our students, you’ll learn about topics as wide-ranging as natural resources, environmental science, transportation, emergency management, social science, and planning.
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If you’re considering a career where knowledge of operational meteorology and climatology would be a good addition to your skill set, then our meteorological studies major is a good choice for you.
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On top of the dozens of scholarships the university offers its students, our department gives awards every year to its own students to recognize them for their achievements. Learn more.
Ready to Apply?
Are you interested in this major? The first step is to apply as an undergraduate student to Ball State University. Begin the journey today.
Questions?
One of the best ways to understand why Ball State stands out is to come see it for yourself. You can schedule a visit through our Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Make sure to tell them you’re interested in our program. Or if you’d like to speak with someone in our department directly by phone or email, please contact us.