History and Geography & GIS - Tarleton State University

Preserving the Past

Tarleton History students learn about the past, why it should be prepared, and how the past informs the present.

Tarleton students in Dr. Liles's class visit Mount Olive cemetery in Stephenville and research the local community and people buried there.

Learn More about the Mount Olive Cemetery Project

Geography and GIS at TSU

Hands on Training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Tarleton Geography and GIS students receive hands-on technological training for real-world applications.

Tarleton students learn the rules and regulations of drone flying and practice with Dr. Tsang.

Interested in GIS? Tarleton students may earn a certificate in GIS at Tarleton. Contact the department for more information!

Learn About Geography and GIS at TSU

History, Geography and GIS

The mission of the department through the coordination of these disciplines is to provide quality degree programs that will prepare students for a wide range of career options. The department also has a significant role in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and in accomplishing the mission of the university by guiding all students to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens in their communities through the general education core curriculum. Further, through the core and advanced courses, the department offers support to many other university degree programs. This department includes the disciplines of: