Majors

BA in Geography: Option in Human Geography and Planning

The Bachelor's of Arts in Geography: Human Geography and Planning Option emphasizes a broad liberal arts training in geography. At the same time, many students who choose this option will pursue a career in urban, county or rural planning.

Human Geography is concerned with the spatial aspects of human existence - how people and their activities are distributed in space, how they use and perceive space, and how the create and sustain the places that make up the earth's surface. Human geographers work in the fields of urban and regional planning, transportation, marketing, real estate, tourism, and international business.

BA in Geography: Option in Physical and Environmental Geography

The Bachelor's of Arts in Geography: Physical and Environmental Geography Option emphasizes the conceptual and analytical skills required for professional work in resource management and environmental impact analysis.

Physical geographers study patterns of climates, land forms, vegetation, soils, and water. They analyze, plan and manage land and water resources, including forests, rangelands, and wetlands. Many human and physical geographers have skills in cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Student Success Map - Human Geography

Access general Student Success Map for the Option in Human Geography and Planning here. (PDF)

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Student Success Map - Physical Geography

Access general Student Success Map for the Option in Physical and Environmental Geography here. (PDF)