About

The discipline of geography is an inherently interdisciplinary field of study that incorporates domain interests, theory, and methods from the social sciences, humanities, and earth sciences.  Geographers’ common focus on place, human-environment interactions, and spatial relationships integrates these diverse perspectives.  Mapping and spatial analysis are core methods that distinguish geography from many allied fields.  Geographers pursue research and teaching in areas as diverse as urban planning, cultural ecology, tourism, geomorphology, and transportation.  A particular strength in the UMaine Geography minor is its emphasis on historical geography, a subfield that explores the history of landscape and settlement, economic activity, resource exploitation, and the meaning of place and space.

The geography curriculum will appeal to undergraduates seeking a general yet practical University education.  Geographers find employment in such careers as resource management, urban and regional planning, environmental assessment, and conservation, as well as K-12 education, journalism, and the non-profit sector.  Students are urged to discuss and plan course selection with the Coordinator.