Geography - Mt. San Jacinto Community College District

Geography from Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is a Campus Associate Geography degree that prepares you for a Science career. Program Description Geography is a modern field with roots extending back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians who measured, studied and explained human and land relationships. Geography is multi-disciplinary, integrating both the natural/physical and social/behavioral sciences. It is an especially attractive major for liberal arts students with an interest in their physical and cultural surroundings. The courses in this program introduce the fundamentals of physical geography, cultural geography , world regional geography, meteorology and mapping sciences. Modern geographers use sophisticated technologies to analyze spatial and temporal relationships of physical environment and human interactions. Distinctive Features The AA degree in Geography and the AS degree and Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide a bridge for uniting various fields in physical and social sciences through analysis of spatial and temporal patterns. Field study in geography provides an opportunity to apply academic concepts in a variety of settings. The AA degree in Geography is designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and a future in a field related to Geography. Career Opportunities There is a growing demand for geographic training and graduate geographers in both government and private sectors. The many and varied career opportunities dependent upon studies in Geography and /or GIS include the following: Agricultural Planning * Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing * Archaeology * City Planning * Civil Engineering and Surveying * Community and Economic Development * Cultural-historic Resource Management * Demography and Epidemiology * Ecology and Environmental Studies * Emergency Response * Health and Safety * Land Management * Landscape Architecture * Market Analysis * Meteorology and Climatology * Real Estate Brokers and Assessors * Recreation and Open Space Planning * Resource Management * Social and Welfare Services * Transportation Development * Urban and Regional Systems Analysis * Utility Service Planning * Wholesale and Retail Development Because many academic disciplines, private businesses and public agencies use GIS, the goal of this program is to provide students with a strong foundation in geographic concepts and preparation for a variety of GIS applications. The GIS program is designed to prepare students with the technical and analytical skills necessary for entry into a career as a GIS Technician, GIS Specialist, GIS Analyst, GIS Programmer, GIS Coordinator, GIS Supervisor or GIS Manager. MSJC?s program in GIS offers students an opportunity to earn a GIS Associate of Science degree or State Approved Certificate. View more details on Mt. San Jacinto Community College District . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Geography courses.