Geography and Environmental Studies Department

Jobs & Internships

Current Summer & Grad School Opportunities

Graduate Schools:

Why, how, where to apply: explore your options at Chico State's Graduate Studies(opens in new window) or at one of their spring Expos!

San Diego State University (SDSU)(opens in new window) Geography Master's and PhD Applications open usually in  December. Funding is available through graduate assistantships, teaching assistantships, and scholarships and grants. All Ph.D. students are funded for 4 years, including salary and tuition at SDSU.  Research assistantships are also available for grant-funded projects. Students in SDSU graduate programs perform original research and write theses and dissertations in a variety of subjects including:  
  • Geo information science: cartography, visualization, big data analytics, remote sensing, spatial analysis and modeling, geo-computation, spatial decision support systems, participatory GIS; 
  • Human geography:  cities and urban environments, food, media, migration and borders, political ecology and livelihoods, children and youth geographiesEnvironmental geography: climate resilience, agent-based modeling, coastal planning and policy, agroforestry and agriculture; and
  • Watershed science: hydrologic and climate modeling, fire, water resources, climate change, vegetation mapping.

UC Davis' Transportation Technology and Policy (TTP) MS and Ph.D. program(opens in new window) has the following tentative deadlines:  January 15, 2025 (Priority), April 1, 2025 (General), and June 1, 2025 (Space Available). For more information, contact JoAnna Lewis, jrlewis@ucdavis.edu, or call 530-752-0247.

University of Denver's Department of Geography and the Environment(opens in new window) has a strong PhD program, plus doctoral research assistant positions in "Indigenous forest management in a non-stationary climate.”  Contact Matthew Taylor(opens in new window) for additional information.

UC Santa Barbara's Global Studies(opens in new window) graduate program is competitive but well funded and features geography courses prominently.

Clark University Graduate School of Geography, PhD program(opens in new window) (Worchester, MA)

Central Washington University (Ellensburg, WA) has a two-year Cultural and Environmental Resource Management(opens in new window) interdisciplinary MS graduate program that integrates faculty and course work from Geography, Anthropology, and Economics to research policy change issues.  Deadline to apply for Fall 2025 is usually in late January.

Masters Degrees in Environmental Policy(opens in new window)

Career Pathfinders for Geography and Environmental Studies

Employers Seeking....YOU.

Current Job Opportunities and Places to Watch:

Internships & Fellowships


  • Calling all UC-CSU Students (yes, Chico State!):

    Are you passionate about climate resilience and eager to make a difference? The UC-CSU Undergraduate Research Internship Program will give you skills and knowledge to conduct impactful research on climate education within the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems.

    Program Overview:

    Join them for a virtual internship during the academic year. You’ll get hands-on training and real-life experiences to shape the future of climate change education in California. They're looking for current UC-CSU undergraduate students who can commit up to 4 hours per week, with weekly check-ins for support. No prior research or internship experience needed! 

    Reasons to apply:

    • Exclusive Opportunity: Connect with peers from 9 UC and 22 other CSU campuses
    • Skill Development: Gain research skills and experiences that are valuable in any field
    • Networking: Meet and learn from professionals and experts who are making a difference
    • Learning and Development: Enhance your resume and open doors to future opportunities

     Who they're looking for:

    • Seeking enthusiastic and committed undergraduate students who are:
      • Enrolled at a UC or CSU campus, e.g., our campus!
      • Able to dedicate up to 4 hours per week to the internship
      • Passionate about making a positive impact in climate change education
    • Graduate students are also needed to mentor undergraduate researchers. Mentors earn $750 per semester for their support and guidance.

     The program strongly encourages applicants who:

    • Identify as First Generation, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), or from historically marginalized communities

     How to Apply.  Please fill out the application forms using the following links:

    Application Deadline: Summer 2025 (estimated, check their website for date).  Don’t miss out on an opportunity to make an impact and gain valuable experience within the CSU.

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