Department of Geography

about the department

The Department of Geography was established in the academic year (1995–1996) and graduated its first cohort of bachelor’s degree students in (1999–2000). Since then, the department has continued to contribute to the graduation of successive cohorts. Postgraduate studies were introduced in the department in the academic year (2001–2002), during which more than 35 master’s degrees were awarded. The PhD program was established in the academic year (2009–2010), and one PhD degree has been awarded to a female student.

Vision, mssion and objectives

Vision of the Department of Geography

The vision of the Department of Geography at the College of Education for Humanities is centered on training students in practical skills and serving the community, particularly as the new knowledge-based program has reached the second level of study. This is achieved through enhancing students’ knowledge, study, understanding, field observation, and practical application in the various branches of physical and human geography. The department also focuses on training students in modern skills and technologies and intensifying laboratory work in order to align with contemporary philosophies and direct the learning outcomes of students in a way that reveals the spatial dimension in the distribution of human activities and natural phenomena. It also aims to enable students to understand and analyze the factors influencing the spatial distribution of these phenomena, thereby preparing them to effectively perform their educational duties.

Mission of the Department of Geography

The department seeks to establish openness and cooperation with official and relevant institutions and to prepare a generation of teachers and researchers for scientific and professional institutions, including the Ministries of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Education, as well as private colleges, in accordance with the needs of the local and regional labor markets. Graduates are equipped with modern knowledge and contemporary cognitive and technical skills to become educational leaders capable of contributing to the development of future generations.

To provide state institutions in the governorate with qualified personnel capable of assuming the responsibilities and challenges of future generations and contributing to a better future in the field of geography.
To train personnel working in the Ministry of Education and other institutions in order to familiarize them with the latest theories and studies related to the teaching of modern geography programs.
To coordinate between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, as the higher authority, and other institutions in the field of teaching Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
To establish plans for connecting the department and its students with universities around the world in order to provide broader educational opportunities and maximize the benefits of international academic cooperation in their field of specialization.
To encourage the department’s teaching staff to participate in professional development and training courses outside the country in order to acquaint them with the latest technological and educational developments.
To equip the department with the latest global educational technologies and technological resources.

Objectives of the Department of Geography

To prepare a new generation of specialized teachers capable of supporting the Ministry of Education and teaching students according to modern approaches to understanding the physical and human dimensions of geography.
To establish new laboratories specializing in physical geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in order to strengthen both the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching.
To strengthen cooperation and provide specialized training courses for employees of government institutions.
To advance the practice of spatial planning within official planning institutions by strengthening the professional and administrative structures of government institutions with planning functions, such as the Ministry of Planning and the governorate’s departments. This includes investing in elective courses related to field and applied studies for graduating students, enabling them to understand spatial patterns and human development and to contribute effectively to local planning and development councils.
To provide a comprehensive understanding of the geological and surface characteristics of the Earth, both beneath and on its surface, including its natural resources, as well as to introduce students to population geography and human economic activities. This also includes studying landforms and topography, water resources, soils, vegetation, and agriculture distributed across the globe, with particular emphasis on the world, the Arab world, and Iraq within the framework of regional geography and in accordance with the latest educational and academic trends adopted by the Ministries of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Education.
To develop the skills of graduates of the Department of Geography who are employed in the governorate’s institutions through organizing training courses, seminars, and workshops consistent with continuing education programs. These activities aim to enhance the professional expertise of graduates holding bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees and to provide them with the latest developments in their field of specialization, as well as related skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital cartography.

Study plan

academic program

Faculty members

academic description

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educational resources for students

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