The bachelor of science in education degree program in geography comprehensive social studies education prepares students for teaching in the middle school, junior high, and senior high levels. Because many elementary and high school programs have added or strengthened geography courses, the demand for good geography teachers has increased. Opportunities for employment as a geographer are continually expanding. A strong internship program and alumni network have been developed to assist majors in the job selection process. The student teaching placement provides background in teaching geography comprehensive social studies and environmental education.
Computer applications are extremely important in geography.
All areas of employment, whether in government, business, or education are using computer applications to portray and analyze data. A variety of computer courses are available in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and Department of Geography-Earth Science. This page is an official publication of Shippensburg University.