Geography, B.S.
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
Explore human interactions with the environment through our geography program, with a special focus on physical and environmental processes as well as geospatial technologies.
Geography is an ideal major for students who embrace interdisciplinary learning and want to explore environmental science, social science and technology skills without being limited to just one area.
Program Highlights
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Internship Program
Gain valuable work experience by becoming an intern with a local business, nonprofit or government agency.
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Classes and Faculty
Receive mentorship from our award-winning, approachable faculty in smaller classes.
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Course Variety
Enroll in a variety of courses covering physical science, social science, technology and more.
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Research Opportunities
Conduct research in several labs across campus, such as the Center for GI Science and Geospatial Big Data.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Multicultural Awareness
Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly
Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
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Organizational Skills
Planning, prioritizing and managing tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives
Writing
Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
Presentation Skills
Preparing and delivering effective and engaging presentations to inform, persuade or inspire
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Natural Resource Manager
- Emergency Manager
- Geospatial Intelligence Agent
- GIS Analyst
Workplace Settings
- Government
- Nonprofits and NGOs
- National Park Service
- Research
Every single geography class I've had has been captivating, and every teacher has inspired me to learn. The professors are fabulous. The subject material is so interesting, and you can adapt the major to what you want to learn about. I would not trade my experience here for anything.
