Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, United States. Established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the university has been nonsectarian since 1920. Located in the city's University Hill neighborhood, east and southeast of Downtown Syracuse, the large campus features an eclectic mix of architecture, ranging from nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival to contemporary buildings. Syracuse University is organized into 13 schools and colleges and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".
Located in Syracuse, New York, the Department of Geography and the Environment at Syracuse University investigates the complex relationships between people and the planet. It integrates physical, human, and environmental geography perspectives to analyze spatial patterns and processes across various scales. Students gain critical thinking and research skills through undergraduate programs like the BA in Geography and BS in Environmental Sustainability, and graduate degrees including the MA, MS in GIScience, and PhD. Faculty and students conduct research across diverse areas such as community geography, environment and society, GIS, and urban studies, supported by specialized labs. Graduates pursue careers in environmental fields, planning, GIS, and community development, often leveraging the department's strong community engagement initiatives like Syracuse Community Geography.
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