Geography is universally recognized as a core subject in education, but often educators lack training in the discipline. Training in Social Science at most colleges emphasizes History and Civics. Training in Earth/Space Science at most colleges emphasizes Geology. But you can get the training to serve your students well with a major, minor, or certificate in Geography from Marshall’s Geography Department!
Your students need to know GIS, earth science geography, and social science geography to truly understand issues confronting society today–population change, smart agriculture, world conflicts, environmental change, sustainability, etc. Let the Geography Department help you get that solid training for the good of your students.
Undergraduate options for Geography educators
Double Major: Education and Geography (undergraduate)
Contact your advisor in the College of Education and Professional Development to discuss a double-major with Geography. The undergraduate major in Geography is available online or on campus.
Geography Minor (undergraduate)
A minor in geography requires at least 12 credit hours in geography. Any GEO course is acceptable to fulfill the minor requirement. Here are some suggestions for a great background to the discipline:
- GEO100 Human Geography
- GEO101 Physical Geography
- GEO222 Global Environmental Issues
- GEO223 Digital Earth
- GEO230 Meteorology
- GEO418 Geography for Educators
Or choose any others that fit your interests. Available online or on campus.
Graduate options for Geography educators
Master’s Degree in Geography
You’ve gotten your bachelor’s in Education, now you want to go farther with Geography! Develop vital professional skills as a teacher, without having to leave your job, due to the flexibility of online coursework. Our professional Master’s in Geography will help you earn that endorsement or credential. Available on campus or online.
Human Geography certificate (graduate)
If a master’s degree seems daunting or unnecessary, advance your knowledge and skills with a Human Geography graduate certificate. Available online or on campus. You can also use your credits from the certificate toward the MA Geography.