Geography-Anthropology Program
| Overview
The Department of Geography-Anthropology is an interdisciplinary department that emphasizes the integration of the two disciplines through our common interests in the relationship between human populations and their environments, both natural and built. The major is a 44-50 hour interdisciplinary program wherein students are expected to take courses in both geography and anthropology. |
Real-world Learning
We offer a curriculum that engages students in critical thinking and real-world problem solving and students are involved in qualitative and quantitative data collection in the field and analysis in our labs. The results include student publications, student conference presentations, and research and cartographic contributions to faculty publications.
Assistantships, Fellowships, and Field Work
Our students also receive assistantships and fellowships from NASA and the National Science Foundation. Geography and anthropology are disciplines grounded in fieldwork. As a result, our students are involved in fieldwork, data collection and lab analysis as part of their curriculum or as part of their work-study or independent study opportunities.
Students are also required to have internship or fieldwork experiences, to be able to write well and communicate effectively, and to have a basic understanding of analytical techniques.
Flexible Course Schedules
Courses are offered on both campuses during day and evening hoursand on-line; the department and faculty offices are located in Gorham.
Interested in learning more? Read about our academic offerings, internship opportunities, field resources, and faculty experts in the Geo-Anthro Open House presentation.
Explore Our Degrees and Certificates
Majors:
- BA in Geography-Anthropology
- BA in Geography-Anthropology, Elementary Education
- BA in Geography-Anthropology, Secondary Education
Minors:
- Minor in Anthropology
- Minor in Applied Geography - Planning
- Minor in Archaeology
- Minor in Geography
- Minor in Tourism and Community Development
Certificates:
Certificate in Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Student Organizations and Member Affiliations
Graduates of the Geography-Anthropology program at USM have the opportunity to pursue many different and exciting career options.
Learn more about career resources and opportunities to lead in your field.
- Matthew Bampton
- Gerald F. Bigelow
- Diana C. Crader
- Marcia-Anne Dobres
- Matthew H. Edney
- Kreg Ettenger
- Nathan D. Hamilton
- Tracy Michaud-Stutzman
- Firooza Pavri
- Lydia Savage
- Judy Tizon
- Vinton Valentine
Contact our program:
Geography-Anthropology Program
300 Bailey Hall
USM Gorham Campus
Phone: 780-5321
Fax: 780-5167
jcamire@usm.maine.edu
Contact the program chair:
Firooza Pavri
Chair, Geography-Anthropology Program
(207) 780-5321
fpavri@usm.maine.edu
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