Bachelor's in Geography

Middlebury College, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, global engagement, and language education, Middlebury offers a comprehensive undergraduate experience that emphasizes critical thinking, cultural exploration, and interdisciplinary learning. At Middlebury College, the integration of rigorous academics with immersive experiences is central to its educational philosophy. The college's Language Schools and Schools Abroad programs, as well as its global partnerships, provide students with unparalleled opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and language proficiency. With a vibrant campus culture and a dedicated faculty, Middlebury fosters an environment where students can flourish intellectually and personally. Through its commitment to academic rigor, cultural enrichment, and global perspectives, Middlebury College prepares graduates to excel in their careers while fostering a deep sense of appreciation for the complexities of our interconnected world.

Geography at Middlebury is an interdisciplinary field of study that explores virtually all aspects of life on earth. The Geography Department at Middlebury focuses on human geography. We provide our majors with a strong foundation in geographic concepts and theory, substantive knowledge of human geography, and extensive training in geospatial methods including GIS and cartography, among other technology skills. Contemporary geography is a far cry from the rote learning of capitals, rivers, and mountains you might have experienced in grade school—geography analyzes real-world problems. We investigate how and why phenomena vary across space and produce particular landscapes, how the geographical setting shapes outcomes, and how local, regional, and global processes are implicated. Geography helps draw connections between human activity and the natural world, paying particular attention to different scales, and is fundamentally interdisciplinary.