Greetings from the Department of Environmental, Earth, and Geospatial Sciences (DEEGS)! The strength of our department lies in our faculty and visiting scientists, as well as diverse students and staff, all working together to prepare the next generation for rewarding and impactful careers in the environmental and geoscience fields.
We continue the strong tradition of the Department of Geography, established by Dr. Theodore R. Speigner in 1960. Dr. Speigner was the first African American to obtain a Ph.D. in Conservation in the United States. The program has evolved to become one of the top producers of black geographers in the United States.
Today, our programs include a B.S. degree in Environmental and Geographic Sciences (traditional and online), an M.S. Earth Science degree (traditional and online), and an Accelerated Bachelor-Master's program. Additionally, the department offers geospatial intelligence and uncrewed aircraft systems (drone) certificates that allow students, regardless of their major, to gain valuable credentials recognized by the geospatial intelligence industry.
DEEGS is actively seeking to advance ongoing environmental justice work and establish new initiatives to address issues across the state. Diversity and inclusion (DEI) are inherent components of all educational programs at NCCU. They are expressed in DEEGS's mission to promote intellectual, professional, and personal excellence through the highest quality instruction, research, and service. Providing outstanding educational opportunities for our diverse student population exemplifies this commitment to DEI.
–Gordana Vlahovic, Chair