What is Geography?
Geography is a spatial science that incorporates many aspects of the Earth and, as such is closely related to other disciplines. The geography department offers a broad perspective on the entire field, including cultural, physical, resource management, and Geographic Information Systems. Geography professors encourage critical thinking and foster active participation in the program. Field studies form an integral component of the program of studies. Graduates leave with a synthesized view of the world and understand its purpose and meaning.

The department prides itself on having professors dedicated to teaching and research. Three of the five full-time faculty have been awarded the Alumni Distinguished Teacher of the Year award and one has received the college's Faculty Distinction in Research and Scholarship Award. Faculty often encourage students to participate in their research and investigations. Students normally build strong one-on-one relationships with the professors and collaborative research is the hallmark of the department. The department is also sponsors the New Hampshire Geographic Alliance, an organization dedicated to enhancing geographic education in the state's public schools. The department also publishes and occasional paper series, Studies in New England Geography , to broaden public awareness of geographic issues.