Colorado Higher Education in Geography

Association of American Geographers

Where to begin your college education about the world!

COGA has designed this page as a resource for individuals interested in pursuing a degree in geography, either at the undergraduate or graduate level. All information has been pulled directly from respective university or college websites and is their unique property. Please let us know of any updates necessary to keep this list complete and accurate.

The AAG has many resources designed to help students find information about undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as currently available graduate assistantships, internships, and postdoc positions in geography.

The 2015-2016 AAG Guide to Geography Programs in the Americas describes degree requirements, curricula, faculty qualifications, program specialties, financial assistance and degrees for colleges and universities that offer undergraduate and graduate programs in geography in the Americas. The Guide contains information on 266 institutions that offer bachelor's degrees in geography and 75 in which the master's is the highest degree offered; it lists a total of 105 academic institutions in the United States, Canada and Latin America known to offer a doctorate in geography. The Guide also includes information about government agencies, private firms and research institutions that employ geographers. As an enhancement to the Guide, the AAG has created an interactive map that students can use to explore and discover geography programs, with easy-to-use search tools to find programs by degree type, region, and program specialization.

The AAG Student Internship, Graduate Assistantship, and Postdoc Opportunities Website features a wide variety of available graduate assistantships, internships, and postdoctoral researcher positions in the discipline.

Students can search for available geography positions using the AAG Jobs in Geography Center. This site offers the latest geography-related job openings in the academic, public, private, and nonprofit sectors, along with a wide array of practical resources that can assist students with career planning and the job hunt.

For assistance finding a geography program nationwide, visit:

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Community Colleges, Technical Colleges, and Associate's Degree Programs

	Adams State University, Alamosa Associate of Science with Geographic Information Systems Emphasis
	Emily Griffith Technical College Geographic Information System Program
	Front Range Community College Associate of Arts, Geography
	Pikes Peak Community College Associate of Arts, Geography Area of Study Associate of Applied Science, Geographic Information Systems
	Trinidad State Junior College Associate of Arts, Geography Emphasis

Institutions with Undergraduate Programs in Geography

	Adams State University, Alamosa Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences with Physical Geography Emphasis Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences with Physical Geography Emphasis Minors available in Geology, Geography, and Environmental Studies.
	Colorado Mesa University Degrees in the Geosciences: Majors and Minors
	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Minor in Geography through Department of Anthropology
	Metropolitan State University of Denver Bachelor of Arts or Science in Land Use Concentrations in Environment & Resources, Geology, Urban Land Use Planning, or Geographic Information Systems
	University of Denver Bachelor of Arts, Geography
	University of Colorado, Boulder Bachelor of Arts, Geography Areas of concentration: physical geography, human geography, environment-society relations, geographic information science.
	University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Environmental Studies Four tracks to choose from: human and cultural dynamics, physical systems, environmental and sustainability studies, and geospatial techniques. Minors available in geology and sustainable development.
	University of Colorado, Denver Bachelor of Arts, Geography Specialization options: General Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies and Earth Sciences. Four minor options: environmental sciences, geography, geology, and urban & regional planning.
	University of Northern Colorado Bachelor of Arts, Geography Interdisciplinary Studies for Elementary Teaching, Geography Concentration Areas of emphasis include Liberal Arts, GIS, and Secondary Teaching
	United States Air Force Academy Major, Geospatial Science
	Western State Colorado University Minor in Geography

Institutions with Graduate Programs in Geography

	University of Denver Master of Arts, Geography Master of Science, Geographic Information Science
	University of Colorado, Boulder Master of Arts, Geography
	University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Master of Arts, Applied Geography
	University of Colorado, Denver Master of Science, Environmental Science Master of Engineering, Geographic Information Science Specialization options in air quality, environmental health, ecosystems, hazardous waste, water quality, geo-spatial analysis and environmental science education.

Institutions with Doctoral Programs in Geography

	University of Denver Doctor of Philosophy, Geography
	University of Colorado, Boulder Doctor of Philosophy, Geography

Institutions with Certificates in Geography

	Aims Community College GIS CAD Certificate GIS Certificate
	Colorado Mesa University Professional Certificate: Geographic Information Science and Technology
	Colorado Mountain College GIS Certificate
	Fort Lewis College GIS Certificate
	Front Range Community College Geographic Information Systems Certificate GIS Fundamentals Certificate
	Metropolitan State University of Denver Geographic Information Systems Certificate
	Pikes Peak Community College Geographic Information Systems Certificate
	Pueblo Community College Geographic Information Systems Certificate Program
	University of Colorado, Boulder Undergraduate Certificate in Hydrology
	University of Colorado, Denver Certificate in Geospatial Information Science
	University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Undergraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
	University of Northern Colorado Graduate Certificate in Geography Education
	United States Air Force Academy Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence

Departments in Geography

	Department of Geography and the Environment, University of Denver
	Department of Geography, University of Colorado, Boulder
	Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado, Denver
	Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
	Department of Earth Sciences, Adams State University
	Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Arapahoe Community College
	Geography Department, Community College of Aurora
	Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Metropolitan State University of Denver
	Department of Economics and Geospatial Sciences, United States Air Force Academy
	Geography Department, University of Northern Colorado