Geography Major / General Information
The modern study of geography is a legacy of the age of exploration. While geographers no longer discover new continents and seas they still search for knowledge about unique and exotic places on earth and about the similarities and differences in the physical and cultural conditions of different places. Geographers believe that many of the world's social problems and natural features can be understood better through geographic perspectives. While maintaining a global vision, geographers are also practical. Geographers know about the natural hazards, about adverse impacts that can occur through misuse of the environment, about climate change, about industrial location, and about international geopolitics. It is not surprising that at Miami only the Department of Geography offers courses that meet college and university requirements in the social sciences, the natural sciences, and civilization. Geographers need a broad perspective and a healthy curiosity about different people, cultures, daily life, and environment.
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Awards for Geography Students
- Richard G. Lieberman Award - Outstanding graduating Senior
- Henry M. Kendall Award - Outstanding Junior geography student