G&ES Department

G&ES Department The Geography and Environmental Studies Department at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

The Department of Geography & Environmental Studies offers two Bachelor of Arts degrees: 1) Geography and 2) Environmental Studies. We focus on solving problems with a social sciences (human dimensions) approach and foundational understanding of our physical environment. In addition, we offer students strong technical courses in GIS and spatial analysis, which translate to concrete job skills that

employers want. In addition, the department also has three minors for undergraduates: 1) Geography 2) Environmental Studies 3) GIS (Geographic Information Science). At the master's level, we offer a Master of Arts in Geography & Environmental Studies and a graduate GIS certificate. Our master's program caters to part and full-time working students with courses in the evenings, and can be taken to supplement current professional goals or make a mid-career shift.

A GES department legend... details in the first comment.
03/31/2026

A GES department legend... details in the first comment.

Celebrate Geography Awareness Week & GIS Day at NEIU!Join us November 19–20 for interactive activities, demonstrations, ...
11/04/2025

Celebrate Geography Awareness Week & GIS Day at NEIU!

Join us November 19–20 for interactive activities, demonstrations, and our Alumni Career Panel featuring NEIU graduates working in GIS and geography-related fields.

📅 Alumni Career Panel: Thursday, November 20
🕒 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 BBH 202 (in person with a virtual viewing option)

Learn about real career paths and opportunities in geography, environment, and GIS related fields.
Light refreshments provided.

🔗View this StoryMap to learn more about our event and speakers: https://arcg.is/0f95DH

10/27/2025

Lots of exciting things coming up in GES!
This week: MAP Lab - Thursday (10-30-25), 3:00-4:00 in BBH 242.
Save the dates: Geography week / GIS day events (including an alumni panel) - November 19-20, 2025. Announcements to follow!

Send a message to learn more

Registration is open for Spring 2026 term! Here are the courses we are offering - many without prerequisites and open to...
10/22/2025

Registration is open for Spring 2026 term! Here are the courses we are offering - many without prerequisites and open to any major. Contact [email protected] for more information or see your advisor today!!

Both the GES MA and the GIS Graduate Certificate program will be represented here. Please help us spread the word.
09/25/2025

Both the GES MA and the GIS Graduate Certificate program will be represented here. Please help us spread the word.

Graduate Open House is on Oct. 7! Northeastern has helped more than 80,000 students fulfill their educational and career goals with 50 graduate programs.

🌟 For more information: https://www.neiu.edu/graduate-open-house

08/21/2025

Hey Golden Eagles--check out these scholarship opportunities for the coming year! ✨️

Consider our MA in Geography & Environmental Studies and/ or our GIS Graduate Certificate!
07/09/2025

Consider our MA in Geography & Environmental Studies and/ or our GIS Graduate Certificate!

Master's application deadline is July 15 for domestic students!

At NEIU, we offer over 50 graduate and post-baccalaureate programs (certificate, licensure and endorsement programs) with flexible schedules. Advance your education with affordable classes and dedicated faculty. 🌟🎓 Learn more and apply at https://loom.ly/stLgBEo

The trees on our campus are like, kind of a big deal. A big, tall, leafy, and coniferous deal. We're so honored to be de...
05/02/2025

The trees on our campus are like, kind of a big deal. A big, tall, leafy, and coniferous deal. We're so honored to be designated an Tree City USA for the 10th year in a row! (Image credit: )

Our campus just wouldn't be the same without our 🌳🌳🌳

During our Arbor Day celebration last week, one of our guests left this cute friend for us! But we were so busy talking ...
05/01/2025

During our Arbor Day celebration last week, one of our guests left this cute friend for us! But we were so busy talking about the trees that we didn't catch who it was so we could say thanks. If it was you, please let us know! 🌳💚

Strong G&ES alumni presence on the SHARC panel today. They make us proud!
04/01/2025

Strong G&ES alumni presence on the SHARC panel today. They make us proud!

03/28/2025

Get excited--next week is SHARC week! SHARC is NEIU's new Social Sciences and Humanities Research Center, dedicated to supporting student research. 

Check out the events above or stop by Monday, March 31st in Village Square for some merch!

Address

5500 N. St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+17734425640

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