地理研究生计划的任务是在自然地理，人文地理和空间分析（GIS，制图和遥感）方面提供高质量的研究生教育。该系为学生提供了一个丰富的学习环境，通过师生之间的密切互动，技术增强的指导以及实地工作的机会。这些课程增强了学生对地球的人文和自然环境的认识和欣赏，以及地理学在理解和导航日益相互联系的世界中的重要作用。该部门是其社区的积极参与者，与整个城市和州都有联系，从而带来了各种各样的实习机会。该系致力于为学生提供成功所必需的基本知识和技能，无论是在专业工作还是在深造方面。
The mission of the geography graduate program is to provide quality graduate education in physical geography, human geography and spatial analysis (GIS, cartography and remote sensing). The department offers a rich learning environment for students with close interaction between faculty and students, technology-enhanced instruction, and opportunities for fieldwork. Courses enhance student's perception and appreciation of the earth's human and physical environments as well as geography's essential role in both understanding and navigating our increasingly interconnected world. The department, an active participant in its community, has ties throughout the city and state, leading to a wide variety of internship opportunities. The department is committed to providing students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed, be it in professional employment or further graduate education.<br>The geography graduate program at the University of Nebraska Omaha offers a personalized and hands-on graduate studies experience