Welcome to the Department of Global Studies and Geography's web site. The Department is housed in Roosevelt Hall, at the heart of Hofstra's South Campus. Since our establishment in 2008, we have become one of the most popular destinations for majors within the College.

Our rapid growth to over 150 majors and minors, reflects the great interest that students have in our very diverse course offerings. The Department offers global studies and geography courses which lead to a BA in Global Studies or Geography (or a joint major).

This is an exciting time to join the Department. Dr. Robert Brinkmann, is in the process of creating a new inter-disciplinary major (BA and BS) in Sustainability Studies, with the first courses to be offered this Fall. Recently, a leading online financial journal named both Global Studies and Sustainability Studies among the top 10 majors for “the New Economy.” Geography has also become a more sought after major by employers with its desirability linked to both globalization and the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The Department of Labor has tagged Geospatial Technologies as a “High Growth Industry” estimating that in the next ten years the profession will experience a growth of over 330,000 geospatial professionals. This year also marks the 20th anniversary our semester length, “European Odyssey,” that allows students to receive Global Studies and Geography credits while visiting ten or more European countries.

Should you decide to take classes in our Department, you will find us willing to help you tailor a program that meets your interests and needs and will work with you to help shape a rewarding post-Hofstra career. After completing your visit to this web site, please feel free to contact any members of the Department for further information about our programs or join in discussions with current and past students on our student run Facebook site.

Dr. Grant Saff
Chair, Global Studies and Geography

From Left to Right: Professors Janer, Jensen, Longmire, Saff, Rodrigue and Wiley.