May 29, 2024  
University Catalog 2023-2024 
    
University Catalog 2023-2024

Department of Geography, Geology, and Environment


Information about the Department of Geography, Geology, and Environment

Office

Location: 4067C King Hall
Phone: (323) 343-2220
Email: geog@calstatela.edu or geology@calstatela.edu
Website: Department of Geography, Geology, and Environment

Chair

Name: Stephen Mulherin
Email: smulher@calstatela.edu
Phone: (323) 343-2400

Overview

The Department of Geosciences and Environment offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Geography and Bachelor of Science (BS) in geology. The BA in geography allows specialization in three areas: Environmental Geography, Urban Analysis, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The BS in Geology consists of two options: Geology and Environmental Geosciences. In addition to BA and BS degree offerings, the department also offers a minor in Geography and a Minor in Geology for students majoring in other fields, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Geographic Information Systems. The department also offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree in Geological Sciences, under its environmental hydrogeology option.

The Faculty

Professors:  Andre Ellis, Jennifer Garrison, Barry Hibbs, Stephen E. G. Ladochy, Stephen Mulherin (Chair). Hong-Lie Qiu, Pedro C. Ramirez, Hengchun Ye.
Associate Professors: Kristine Bezdecny,  Jingjing Li
Assistant Professors: Micheal Beland, Joshua Kelly.
Emeriti: Alan A. Colville, Perry L. Ehlig, Sin Fong Han, Richard W. Hurst, John A. Kirchner, Vincent Mazzucchelli, Robert F. Meade, Ali Modarres, Gary Novak, John D. Rees, Robert J. Stull.

Programs

    Degree - UndergraduateDegree - MinorDegree - GraduateCertificate - UndergraduateCertificate - Post-BaccalaureateCredential - Secondary Teaching

    Courses

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