Geography

Dean: Traci Fahimi, EdD
Academic Chair: Jodi Titus
Faculty: Jon Rossiter; Jodi Titus

Courses

Geography is the academic discipline which studies the earth and its people in their many mutual relationships and regional variations. Geography students examine a broad range of topics-from the physical nature of the earth’s surface and atmosphere to the varied human activities which interrelate with the physical environment and result in a distinct spatial imprint on the land. As a result of its interdisciplinary nature, geography is an outstanding discipline for students who wish to integrate the physical and social sciences.

Major

An undergraduate major in geography can prepare the student for a professional career in urban and community planning, resource management, earth and atmospheric sciences, cartography and geographic information systems, education, and regional analysis. With careful planning, students who complete a four-year degree in geography are discovering an expanding variety of employment possibilities.

Potential Careers (For Non-Transfer Degree Recipients)

Examples of careers for the geography major include the following:

Cartography/GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Cartographer/Computer Mapper
Geographic Information Specialist
Remote-Sensing Analyst
Surveyor

Cultural and Human Geography

Community Developer
Map Librarian
Peace Corps Volunteer

Economic Geography

Location Expert
Market Researcher
Real Estate Agent/Broker/Appraiser
Traffic Manager (Shipper)/Route Delivery Manager

Environmental Studies

Environmental Manager
Forestry Technician
Hazardous Waste Planner
Park Ranger

Geographic Education

College Professor
Elementary/Secondary School Teacher
Overseas Teacher

Physical Geography and Earth Science

Coastal Zone Manager
Hydrologist
Outdoor Guide
Soil Conservationist/Agricultural Extension Agent
Weather Forecaster

Regional Geography

Area Specialist
International Business Representative
Travel Agent

Urban and Regional Planning

Health Services Planner
Transportation Planner
Urban and Community Planner

Programs

Associate in Arts

Geography, AA

Associate in Arts for Transfer

Geography for Transfer, AA-T

Catalog and Student Handbook

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