College of Education for Humanities

Department Vision

The Department of Geography at the College of Education for Humanities aspires to achieve leadership and excellence in geographic education and research through the advancement of geographic knowledge, the preparation of specialized cadres with in-depth geographic expertise and modern technical skills, and active contribution to sustainable development in a way that meets the needs of society and the labor market.

Department Mission

The Department of Geography strives to offer distinguished academic programs that integrate both theoretical and applied aspects of physical and human geography, with a strong emphasis on the use of modern technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The department also seeks to prepare qualified graduates capable of analyzing geographic phenomena and contributing to the resolution of environmental and developmental challenges through scientific research and community engagement.

Department Objectives

The department aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Provide high-quality geographic education that contributes to the preparation of qualified graduates equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical research skills, in alignment with contemporary scientific and technological advancements and in support of Sustainable Development Goal 4: “Quality Education.”

2. Promote geographic scientific research by encouraging field-based and applied studies that address environmental and social issues, with a focus on sustainability and regional planning.

3. Foster environmental and geographic awareness among students and researchers by studying climate change, managing natural resources, and proposing solutions for environmental conservation in support of sustainability-related goals.

4. Employ modern technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), in the analysis and interpretation of geographic phenomena, thereby enhancing the efficiency of scientific research and developmental planning.

5. Expand academic and community partnerships with local and international institutions to support knowledge exchange and the development of geographically and environmentally oriented research and applied projects.

6. Prepare graduates capable of integrating into the labor market by strengthening their skills in spatial analysis and regional planning, thereby contributing to sustainable development and community service.

7. Promote the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in geographic education and research through its integration into academic curricula, spatial data analysis, and the development of geographic decision-support tools, in line with the digital revolution and the cultivation of future-oriented skills among students.