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comprehensive public bus system, and three weekly farmers' markets.
Overall, the Department of Geography and Environmental Resources
at SIU Carbondale represents an academic unit within a diverse
ecological and social setting.
ACADEMIC PLAN, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS,
FINANCIAL AID: SIU Carbondale operates on a 16-week semester
system, with additional sessions (4-week and 8-week) within the
summer.
Undergraduate Program: Majors earn a Bachelor of Science degree
in Geography and Environmental Resources studying the dynamic
relationship between nature and society in the field and the computer
laboratory as well as in the traditional classroom. Students choose
among three specializations: Environmental Sustainability,
Geographic Information Science (GIS), or Climate and Water
Resources. A foundation of core courses helps students develop the
analytic and research skills appropriate to their research interest. SIU
Carbondale awards a wide range of scholarships based on financial
need and/or academic performance. Additional scholarships are
awarded by the Department of Geography and Environmental
Resources.
Graduate Certificate Program: We currently offer two graduate
certificates to help students build the skills that are currently in
demand in the US job market. The Certificate in Sustainability
addresses emerging needs for sustainable development, while the
Certificate in GIS prepares students for the growing market in
geospatial techniques.
Graduate Program: Students earn a Master of Science degree in
Geography and Environmental Resources with a concentration in
Environmental Sustainability, Geographic Information Science (GIS),
or Climate and Water Resources. Submit applications by January 15
to ensure consideration for financial support for the Fall semester.
Late applications will be considered for admission when possible.
Visit http://gradschool.siu.edu/ for admissions details. Financial
awards include teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and
University fellowships. Assistantships are $12,564 for nine months
plus tuition waiver. Limited summer financial assistance is available.
PhD Program in Environmental Resources and Policy: This
interdisciplinary doctoral program features six concentrations in:
Earth and Environmental Processes; Energy and Mineral Resources;
Environmental Policy and Administration; Forestry, Agricultural and
Rural Land Resources; GIS and Environmental Modeling; and Water
Resources (http://info.erp.siu.edu/).
FACULTY:
Leslie A. Duram, Ph.D., Colorado, 1994, Professor — agricultural
geography, organic agriculture, rural land use, watershed
management
Trenton Ford, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2015, Assistant
Professor — land-atmosphere interactions, drought prediction,
North American hydroclimatoly, remote sensing hydrology
Ruopu Li, Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 2012, Assistant Professor —
land use modeling, land suitability, lidar-derived hydrographic
modeling, groundwater, climate change impacts on water
resources
Jonathan Remo, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale,
2008, Assistant Professor — fluvial geomorphology, river and
floodplain management, natural hazards, hydraulic, geospatial,
and hazard modeling
Justin Schoof, Ph.D., Indiana University, 2004, Professor and Chair
— climate variability and change, climatological methods,
applied climatology
Silvia Secchi, Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2000, Associate Professor
— natural resource economics, economic and environmental
modeling
Audrey Wagner, M.S., Southern Illinois University, 2011, Lecturer –
meteorology and climatology
Guangxing Wang, Ph.D., University of Helsinki, Finland, 1996,
Professor — remote sensing, spatial statistics, GIS,
environmental modeling and simulation, land cover change
Julie Weinert, Ph.D. Ohio State University, 2008, Senior Lecturer —
tourism geography, geography of ecotourism, feminist
geography, geography of globalization, geography of
development
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
UNIVERSITY, EDWARDSVILLE
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
DATE FOUNDED: 1957
GRADUATE PROGRAM FOUNDED: 1966
DEGREES OFFERED: B.A. and B.S. in Geography, M.S. in
Geographical Studies
DEGREES GRANTED 7/1/14-6/30/15: 37 Bachelors, 9
Masters
STUDENTS IN RESIDENCE: 102 Majors, 26 Masters
CHAIR: Gillian Acheson
DEPARTMENT SECRETARY: Cat Yurkovich
FOR CATALOG AND FURTHER INFORMATION WRITE
TO: Gillian Acheson, Chair, Department of Geography, Box 1459,
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois
62026-1459. Telephone (618) 650-2090. Fax (618) 650-3591.
E-mail: gacheso@siue.edu. Internet: www.siue.edu/geography.
PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH FACILITIES: The diversity of
faculty interests permits a variety of options for specializations at both
the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department has a modern
and well-equipped spatial analysis laboratory. Internships with various
private and public organizations in the St. Louis, Missouri,
metropolitan area may be available for undergraduate and graduate
students.
The departmental faculty are engaged in ongoing research in the St.
Louis metropolitan area, which provides the opportunity for
independent projects in which geographic skills can be applied toward
solving real world problems. Undergraduate and graduate students
have the opportunity to work on faculty-led research projects. In
addition, a number of internship opportunities are available in the
local area. Courses are offered during the day and evenings, which
permit students to combine their education with part-time or full-time
jobs.
ACADEMIC PLAN, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, AND
FINANCIAL AID:
Undergraduate: The University is on the semester system with 120
semester hours required for graduation. The department offers a B.A.
or B.S. program in Geography consisting of 36 semester hours. A
minor or an Area of Specialization (18 hours) related to career goals is
required. Inquiries regarding financial aid may be directed to the
Financial Aid Office.
Graduate: The Department offers a 30-semester hour program
leading to a Master of Science in Geographical Studies. A core of four
courses (12 hours) is required which consists of courses in research
methods, techniques, history and philosophy, and one seminar. With
the approval of the department, up to 12 hours from related disciplines
may be applied toward the degree program. Students frequently take
courses in the Computer Science, Education, Environmental Studies,
Computer Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or Public
Administration programs. A variety of program options are possible
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