Geography - Humboldt State University

Geography from Humboldt State University is a Campus Bachelor Geography degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Program Students completing this program will have demonstrated the ability to: collect data; know where to acquire such and what technology should be employed layout and design best geo-graphics develop and apply information literacy understand causes and implications of spatial interactions and movement patterns demonstrate skills and competencies of geographic traditions analyze, synthesize, and interpret spatial information apply geographic thinking in real-world context analyze and/or appraise real-world societal issues. We offer a quality undergraduate program incorporating a wide range of courses in human and physical geography and cartography. The department upholds a strong tradition of field study, such as annual expeditions to the Tibet Plateau, the Grand Canyon, the Sierra Nevada, and other Western venues as well as linkages to overseas programs in China, Europe, and Latin America. Geography also sponsors an annual delegation to the West Coast Model Arab League. Research and teaching facilities include a 15-station laboratory dedicated to mapping and design. Cartographic and visualization skills are incorporated throughout the geography curriculum. The department is a center for geographic education in California. It is the headquarters of the California Geographic Alliance, which specializes in geography outreach for teachers, students, and the general public. The department also houses the California Geographic Bee. Opportunities abound for students to participate in geographic education outreach efforts through internships and other activities. Geography has a strong record of placing students in prestigious internships with organizations such as the National Geographic Society, the National Park Service, the California Coastal Commission, and local planning agencies. Our graduates find employment in a number of fields, including teaching, environmental and city planning, international development, foreign affairs, and cartography. Many go on to pursue graduate degrees in geography or related fields. View more details on Humboldt State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Geography courses.