Geography

    The Department of Geography offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Research-focused training is provided for those seeking an interdisciplinary understanding of the world. It prepares students for careers in science and technology, government, teaching, and business; theoretical and applied work in geography; and conducting original research.

    The Department of Geography has seven specific areas of strength:

    Atmospheric & Climate Science
    Cognitive & Behavioral Geography
    Geoanalytics Science & Planning
    GIScience & Geoinformatics
    Ocean Science
    Population & Health
    Terrestrial Sciences

    Mailing Address

    Department of Geography
    1832 Ellison Hall
    UC Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4060
    (USA)

    Department Contact Information

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    Department Website
    https://www.geog.ucsb.edu/

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    Contact Email
    rifkin@ucsb.edu

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    Department Phone Number
    +1 805-893-2137

    Available Programs