Geography- Bachelor of Arts, Geography, with concentrations in Physical Geography/ Environmental Studies, Cultural/ Social Geography, Geospatial Technology, Globalization & Development and California Studies
- Minors in Geography: Environmental & Resource Studies and Permaculture
- More Concentrations: those majoring in Interdiciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, or Social Sciences can complete their concentration in Geography. An Urban & Community Studies concentration is also available
- Geography Teacher, $61,000
- Conservation Enforcement, $72,000
- Park Ranger, $43,000
- Soil Conservationist, $63,000
- City Planner, $117,000
- Jennifer Helzer (Chair), Ph.D., Univ. of Texas ('98)
- Augustine Avwunudiogba, ABD, Univ. of Texas at Austin
- Chuck Bowen, M.A., Georgia ('67)
- Richard Eigenheer, Ph.D., UC Davis ('76)
- Peggy Hauselt, Ph.D., UC Davis ('07), GIS lab Director
- Eric T. Karlstrom, Ph.D., Univ. of Calgary ('81)
- Carmen Pallotta, B.A., CSU Stanislaus ('10) GIS Lab Manager
The college offers 16 majors and 23 minors at the undergraduate level in addition to fi ve degrees and one certifi cate program offered at the graduate level.
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Geography is one of the few disciplines that comfortably bridge the liberal arts and sciences. Geography is the ideal major for students interested in solving real-world environmental and social problems. Students who complete the program are well prepared to advance to graduate school or to enter the work world where they are increasingly likely to find rewarding jobs.
Geographers work in a variety of fields including urban and regional planning, climatology, transportation, resource management, natural hazards, ecotourism, and international business. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, geospatial technologies are one of the top three areas of job growth in the next decade.
- Geographer's Toolbox
- Geography of Mexico and Middle America
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Geography of Europe
- Geography of Wine
- Urban Geography
- Cartography & Visualization
- Geomorphology
- California Cultures & Environments
- GIS- Geographic Information Systems
- Field Methods
- Climatology Go online to www.csustan.edu/geography for more course descriptions.
GEoG 4090:Geography of Wine
Examines the complex relationships that exist between environmental variables and viticulture practices and techniques in the world's signìficant wine areas. Field trips explore the winemaking process and vineyard environment.
- Geospatial skills and tecniques including computer mapmaking, GPS Collection, air-photo interpretation and GIScience
- Design and demonstrate through hands-on activities sustainability agriculture and sustainable cities and community
- Develop an understanding of the Earth's diverse cultures and environments
Geography
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