Geography - California University of Pennsylvania

Geography from California University of Pennsylvania is a Campus Bachelor Geography degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Department of Earth Science is committed to the practical advancement of knowledge; to serving the local, national and world community; and to the education of earth scientists. Our goal is to produce a well-rounded, well-trained individual who is ready for a professional career or for graduate school. As a student studying geography , you will have opportunities to work with modern technologies, software, databases and field methods. In addition to traditional courses, we also offer field courses designed to give practical experiences. Programs The geography major has two concentrations: geographic information sciences (GIS) and emergency management, and tourism studies. Applying geographic information sciences to topics in emergency management is an approach that will enable you to develop applied skills in both of these increasingly interrelated career paths. Not only are these skills vital for employment in GIS or emergency management positions, but they also provide the skills necessary for marketability and potential employment in land use analysis, homeland security, environmental studies, crime mapping, earth sciences, transportation studies, marketing and retailing, recreational planning, and military and governmental service. GIS is one of the fastest growing fields of employment. Our tourism studies concentration is accredited by the World Tourism Organization, TedQual (Tourism Education Quality) certification system. The WTO TedQual certification is an international quality assurance system for education, training and research in the field of tourism. Through this accreditation, the tourism program at Cal U is regulated by a series of rigorous education standards with universal scope. Our Mission The mission of the tourism studies programs at California University of Pennsylvania is to achieve academic and professional distinction in response to the needs of the tourism industry in the United States and abroad. We encourage students to develop a critical and constructive understanding of tourism planning, resources and impacts by offering them the best teaching, research and service opportunities in the discipline. View more details on California University of Pennsylvania . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Geography courses.