The objectives of the Department are to foster awareness of the field of Geography, and to add to the body of geographic knowledge and methodology through teaching and research. The Department also endeavors to prepare specialized teachers and researchers to meet the demands of the teaching profession and of various public and private agencies. The Department of Geography offers a master of arts (with thesis), a master of science (with thesis), and a PhD in geography.
The MA in Geography and MSc in Geography are two programs participating in the collaborative program in Environmental Sustainability as well as in the collaborative program in Science, Society and Policy (at the master\'s level only). The Department participates in a collaborative program in Canadian Studies at the PhD level.
地理学院旨在培养学生的地理知识，通过教学和研究增加地理的知识和方法论。学院还利用专业教师和研究人员，以满足教学需求和众多公共与民营机构的教学人才需求。学院开设地理学文学硕士（含论文）、地理学理学硕士（含论文）及地理学博士专业。
地理学文学硕士、理学硕士与环境可持续性专业及科学、社会和政策硕士专业为联合专业。地理学院的博士专业开设加拿大研究联合专业。