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Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability
UPDATE 3/16: The department will be closed until further notice. For more information, please contact our Department Chair, Kevin Keenan (keenankp@rowan.edu) or our Administrative Assistant, Teressa Stringfield (stringfield@rowan.edu).
UPDATE 3/17: Instructions to access virtual desktop are available here. For further technology support, please contact our GIS Technician and Support Specialist, Mike Brein (brein@rowan.edu).
The Department of Geography Planning & Sustainability (GPS) is a dynamic department composed of our faculty, staff, and students. Our faculty are an energetic group who value both student learning and innovative scholarly and applied research.
The Department currently has about 200 majors spread among our degree programs in Geography, Environmental & Sustainability Studies, Geographic Information Science, and Community and Environmental Planning, and the 4+1 program combining Environmental & Sustainability Studies with the Master's in Business Administration.
The Department of Geography Planning & Sustainability is located on the third floor of Robinson Hall.
Starting Fall 2020, GPS will be launching a new Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning. This program will offer comprehensive education in sustainable planning and policy, geographic information science, and community planning and site design.
Learn more about our faculty, our academic programs, and our research through our department website. And, feel free to get in touch!
Department News
The Rowan U. Philippine American Coalition and advisor Chuck McGylnn raised $4k for NewPathways...more
We are excited to announce the second semester of the GIS Mentors Program, apply now...more
The Rowan University Foundation Scholarships are now accepting applications from current and incoming students...more
COVID could derail slowdown in NJ development, according to report cowritten by John Hasse...more
Marvin Creamer, N.J's very own ancient mariner remembered...more
Planning the future: new Rowan graduate degree to help shape the region...more
GPS on Rowan Blog
Senior reflects: Geographical Information Science Major Jonathan Sharp...more
Environmental & Sustainability Studies major Aarushi Gupta featured on (FRESH)man Voices...more
Rashaun Brown Shares Project on Pop Up Night Garden on #PROFspective...more
Joshua Masucci shares his #PROFspective...more
Meghin Rollins shares her passion about the environment on #PROFspective...more
Academic Programs
The Department of Geography, Planning & Sustainability offers several major, minor, and certificate programs that integrate both the theory and practice of environmental problem-solving. Our programs blend academic understanding with applied tools to help students develop solutions to environmental issues while developing strong critical thinking, writing, and project management skills...more
