Bachelor of Science in Geography

University of Arizona

Geographers study the earth's features but with a strong appreciation for the human-environment relations that shape and are shaped by the distributions of these features across the landscape. Geography is an interdisciplinary field that connects ecological, atmospheric, hydrologic, and geologic sciences to understanding the impacts of a dynamic and changing landscape on natural and human-dominated landscapes. Students may choose to focus on specific areas such as climate change, fire history, biogeography, arid lands, or other topics that bridge physical sciences. Students learn to analyze data, use cartographic and geographic information systems, and work in the field and in remote-sensing laboratories. Internships are integral to the major and credit can be earned for internships in the public private and non-profit sectors.

Careers

As a graduate of a field critical to the future of the planet, you will have multiple career opportunities:

• International policy analyst
• Environmental health and safety officer
• GIS analyst
• Land development project manager
• Landscape and resource analyst
• Emergency management professional
• Urban sustainability consultant
• Teacher

Emphasis:

Geography: Geographic Information Science Emphasis

Geography: Physical Geography Emphasis

Geography: Water, Environment and Society Emphasis