Department of Geography

Welcome to the Department of Geography !

The department offers three majors supported by more than 40 courses that are taught by faculty who are dedicated teachers and active scholars.

B.S. Geography
B.S. Earth Sciences
B.S. Environmental Science

The department is home to up-to-date computer, laboratory, and instructional facilities and equipment.  Our department is the administrative home of the Western Maryland Regional GIS Center.

Our alumni secure jobs with private companies and government in the fields of Earth science, environmental analysis, GIS, planning, and education. Please explore our website to learn more about us and what we have to offer.

What is Geography?

Geography is the study of the Earth as our habit and home. Geography uses critical thinking, inquiry, and observation to better understand our planet's diverse human and natural systems.

Geography is the academic discipline which explains "the why of where." Geographers map phenomena on Earth and develop evidence-based explanations for why such patterns exist.

How and why do places differ? What processes formed the physical, cultural, and biological landscapes around us? What are the consequences of various human interactions with the natural environment? We ask these questions at local, regional, national, and global scales.

A World of Possibilities Is Waiting for You with a Degree in Geography from Christine Lin on Vimeo.

 

For More Information

Please feel free to contact the department with any questions or concerns at the following addresses and numbers:

Department of Geography
Frostburg State University
Gunter Hall
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, Maryland 21532-2303

Phone: 301.687.4369
Fax: 301.687.4495

Administrative Contact: Patricia Graham

The Department of Geography is part of the FSU College of Education and Health & Natural Sciences.

Programs Offered by the Department

Contact

Office of Admissions 
Frostburg State University 
101 Braddock Road 
Frostburg, MD 21532-2303 
301.687.4201
FSUAdmissions@frostburg.edu 

Dr. Richard Russo
Department of Geography
Guild Center 231
301.687.4053
rarusso@frostburg.edu