Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
Build the analytical foundation and specia莉斯ed skills to address real-world problems with the Doctor of Philosophy in Geography in 亿德体育’s College of Liberal 艺术. In this 57-credit doctoral degree program, you will focus on geographic approaches to the study of urban and 环境 processes and conditions in U.S. 以及国际环境.
Our program emphasizes the following themes.
- 地理的方法, including spatial analysis, remote sensing and qualitative research.
- 全球化, including capital and labor flows, culture, citizenship, identity, and welfare state restructuring.
- 社会正义, focusing on inequalities across economics, gender and race.
- 可持续性, emphasizing ecology, 环境 justice and land use.
You will employ various theoretical approaches to investigate patterns and processes around the world. Acquire the methodological tools necessary to understand and address the economic, 环境, political and social challenges society faces today.
研究生 教师 expertise includes black geographies, 批判女性主义地理学, 食物系统, 地理信息科学, 健康地理, 政治生态, 可持续性科学, urban studies and urban analytics. 教师 networks with academic institutions, 社区组织, nongovernmental organizations and public agencies, as well as social movements in Philadelphia and beyond, providing opportunities to actively engage in research.
毕业生 are prepared to conduct advanced scholarly research to prepare for careers in academia or professional research, or for professional work in nongovernment organizations, private firms and think tanks that focus on critical issues in the field.