Bachelor of Arts
Geography
Earn a Geography degree at Samford University and explore the physical, human, and environmental aspects of the world.
Is This Program for Me?
Do you love maps, the outdoors, and understanding how places work? Are you curious about environmental patterns, global issues, and how people interact with space? Whether you’re exploring how cities grow, analyzing human migration, or managing environmental change, geography provides the framework to understand the world—and change it for the better.
Samford’s Geography Major is ideal for students who have:
- A fascination with travel, cultures, and global systems
- A passion for the environment and sustainability
- An interest in spatial learning and visual data
- A love for maps, landscapes, and regional identity
- A desire to make a meaningful difference in the world
What Makes Us Different?
At Samford, geography is both a liberal arts tradition and a forward-looking discipline that connects science, society, and technology. With a balance of academic depth and hands-on learning, our program prepares students to be intellectually curious, professionally ready, and globally aware.
Interdisciplinary by Design
Geography connects environmental science, sociology, urban planning, and the humanities—offering one of the most integrative majors available.
Real Faculty Investment
Professors engage students, encouraging exploration beyond textbooks and challenging them to connect classroom insights to the real world.
Purpose-Driven Learning
Students are drawn to geography not just for careers, but for its power to help them understand and improve the world.
Shape Your Academic Journey
Geography students study patterns, places, and processes that shape our world. Coursework combines technical skills like GIS (Geographic Information Systems) with critical thinking about environmental, cultural, and spatial systems.
Areas of Study Include
- Urban development and city planning
- Environmental conservation and land management
- Cultural geography and regional identity
- Geographic information systems and remote sensing
- Transportation, housing, and demography
Prepare to Succeed
Geography majors graduate with in-demand skills in data analysis, spatial reasoning, mapping, research, and communication—ideal for careers in planning, policy, sustainability, and more.
Career Preparation Includes
- One-on-one advising throughout your academic journey
- Internships with local, national, and global organizations
- Job shadowing and undergraduate research projects
- Hands-on GIS training with industry-relevant technology
Career Opportunities
- City and regional planning
- Environmental management
- Housing and community development
- Real estate market analysis
- Geographic information systems (GIS)
- Cultural and historical preservation
- Transportation and infrastructure planning
- Education and research
“They taught me that being a geographer was more than being a walking atlas—it was about recognizing the complexities of the world and staying curious.” —Meghan McCollum '12, Executive Director, Blank Space Birmingham
Application Information
Freshman applications for next fall are open.Freshman Early Action applications close November 1st.The freshman first scholarship deadline is December 1st.Transfer applications for the spring semester close December 15th.Freshman FAFSA priority and scholarship deadlines are February 15th.Decision day is coming! Freshman applications for fall enrollment close May 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment close July 1st.Freshman applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open August 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open September 1st.
