The Geography Department at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is one of the largest in the nation. During the last forty years, its faculty and students have compiled an enviable record of academic achievement and public service. Because of the size and quality of its faculty, the department can offer prospective students an unusually large array of intellectual opportunities that far exceed those offered by most other institutions.
At CSUN, students of geography can specialize in environmental geography, geomorphology, climatology, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), cultural, and human geography. In addition, the department frequently offers online courses. The faculty also offer regional courses focusing on California, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia.
Geography students not only benefit from classroom instruction, but are also given opportunities to participate in environmental research projects, or advanced research in physical laboratories analyzing specimens collected in the field. A GIS Certificate Program is offered by the University, through the Geography Department.
News and Events
Scholarships are now open and applications are available by accessing links on the Scholarships page. You can also pick up applications in the geography department office.
Fall 2012 Teaching Associate Announcement
Fall 2012 Teaching Associate Application
Graduate Credit Certificate in Geographical Information Science and Technology (Spring 2012)
Geography Department Newsletter Vol 2 (.pdf)

