Rutgers University-Camden is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University, a public land-grant research university consisting of four campuses in New Jersey. It is located in Camden, New Jersey. Founded in 1929 as the South Jersey Law School, Rutgers-Camden began as an amalgam of the South Jersey Law School and the College of South Jersey. It is the southernmost of the three regional campuses of Rutgers—the others being located in New Brunswick and Newark. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".
Geographical studies at Rutgers University-Camden are integrated into key interdisciplinary programs, particularly Urban Studies and Environmental Studies. These programs offer students a robust understanding of spatial analysis, human-environment interactions, and the dynamics of urban and natural landscapes. Leveraging the university's location in Camden, New Jersey, a city rich with urban and environmental history, students explore real-world challenges through a geographical lens. The curriculum emphasizes applying spatial knowledge and methods, including GIS, to address issues relevant to urban development, environmental sustainability, and community dynamics. This approach provides valuable skills for understanding and shaping the complex interactions between people, places, and the environment.
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