Geography
Geography
Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability
UPDATE 9/16/21: The Department Office is open on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please contact our Department Chair, Kevin Keenan (keenankp@rowan.edu) or our Administrative Assistant, Teressa Stringfield (stringfield@rowan.edu).
UPDATE 11/6/20: Instructions to access university software and Citrix virtual desktop are available here. For GIS or 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 175 majors spread among our degree programs in Geography, Environmental & Sustainability Studies, Geographic Information Science, and Community and Environmental Planning, and the 4+1 programs in Environmental & Sustainability Studies with the Master's in Business Administration and Community and Environmental Planning with the Master’s of Science in Urban and Regional Planning.
The Department of Geography Planning & Sustainability is located in Discovery Hall, Room 218.
GPS launched its new Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning in Fall 2020. This program offers 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
RIPPAC is hosting another Lunch networking session with speaker Modia "Mo" Butler, on Friday, October 15 at 2 p.m in Savitz 217....more
Join us for a special guest lecture from Petra Doan, Ph.D. titled Planning with "LGBTQ Communities: Challenges and Successes", Tuesday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m....more
The NJ Department of Transportation is seeking a Planner Trainee and a Geographic Information Systems Specialist 3. Bot positions are in Ewing, NJ. Deadline is October 28, 2021.
New Jersey Future is seeking a Lead-Free NJ Program Manager. For more information about this position and to apply, please view this flyer.
School of Earth & Environment Dean’s Office seeking Program Assistant-Administrative Services...more
GPS on Rowan Blog
Urban & Regional Planning graduate student Chris Tirri talks about "15-minute neighborhoods" and COVID-19...more
Community & Environmental Planning major to graduate Kymonie Thomas-Nagil was featured in Rowan Today...more
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
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
