Department of Geography and Anthropology

Geography, Anthropology and Geospatial Science

Welcome to the Department of Geography and Anthropology. Our Department offers a diverse range of programs including degrees in Anthropology, Geography, and Geospatial Sciences, minors in Anthropology, Environmental Studies and Geography, and certificates in Geographic Information Sciences and Land Surveying (Stand-Alone and embedded). Our faculty conduct research on space and culture in our community and around the globe. They are passionate about sharing their research with undergraduates and invite students to join their projects as junior researchers. Through independent studies, internships, community-projects, study abroad, and student-led clubs, undergraduates in our programs acquire relevant skills and graduate to jobs that they love. They also gain an understanding of the complexity of our physical and cultural worlds today.

Programs

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Research

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Internships

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Study Abroad

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Quick Links

Resource Spotlight

• Anthropology and Archaeology News

• Anthropology Internship Manual

• Override Request Form

• Internship and Career Resources

• Study Abroad Opportunities

• GSS/GIS Resources

Radow College Outstanding Advisor Award: Christine Jacobs

Our very own Christine Jacobs is the first recipient of the Radow College Outstanding Advisor Award. Christine is a favorite among our GSS, Geography and Anthropology students. The Selection Committee chose Christine for her mentoring, advocacy, and outstanding service to advisees, faculty, and staff. She has a mastery of regulations, policies, and procedures. She is an encourager to our students to pursue scholarships and fellowships while helping them integrate their undergraduate/graduate education, curriculum, and experiences into their overall personal and professional journey. Christine continues to be an indispensable team member in the Department of Geography and Anthropology.

New Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Davis

Matthew M. Davis is a Lecturer of Anthropology and a certified Ethnographer. He is a cultural anthropologist with a certification in ethnographic research methods. His research interests have focused on Black Americans in a post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans as well as those in the Katrina diaspora. Additionally, his research focuses on pedagogies of anthropological praxis within and beyond the classroom, and the decolonization of higher education. Mr. Davis obtained his MA in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnography Certification from Georgia State University, and BA in Art History from Oglethorpe University.

New Faculty Spotlight: David Doran, Ph.D

Dr. Doran is a new Lecturer of Geography. He received his PhD in history from Georgia State University (GSU) in Atlanta and completed his MA in geography from Georgia State University (GSU) in Atlanta. He currently teaches Human Geography, World Regional Geography, Historical Geography, Cultural Geography, Economic Geography, Geography of Europe, Landforms, and Resources, Society and Environment. His spatial and temporal research analysis includes the role of commodities, cross-cultural encounters, and port complexes in world maritime trade and international relations. Dr. Doran has served at KSU since 2010 as both an adjunct professor and visiting instructor.

2022-2023 Sustainability: R.C. Paul Excellence in Sustainability Award

Dr. Vanessa Slinger-Friedman is recognized for her outstanding efforts toward promoting environmental sustainability in the educational and operational practices of the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Campus Community.

To learn more about the R.C. Paul Excellence in Sustainability Award, and other Presidential Inclusive Excellence Awards, visit site.

2022-2023 Advisor Student Choice Award

Congratulations to Christine Jacobs, WINNER of the 2022-2023 Advisor Student Choice Award! Read what our students had to say about Christine's amazing contributions.

More information about academic advising.

GSS Faculty Spotlight

Mostafa Arastounia is an assistant professor of Geospatial Sciences at Kennesaw State University. He teaches land surveying courses, and his research is focused on automated processing of data obtained by terrestrial laser scanners and unmanned aircraft. Read more about our GSS faculty.