For example, physical geography relies heavily on geology, meteorology, and oceanography. Human geography examines humanity's adaptation to the constantly changing forces of nature, focusing on such issues as population distributions, technology, language, race, location theory, settlement patterns, economic patterns, and resource use systems. Employment opportunities are available for geographers in local, state, and federal agencies concerned with regional planning and environmental impact.
Industry employs geographers as researchers, analysts, and consultants.
Geography students who complete the teacher education option will be eligible for social studies certification. The Geography major requires 36 credit hours of Geography courses. Up to three regional courses may be counted toward the major. One statistics course is required and may be used for general education requirements. Students considering graduate work in Geography should develop skills in computer science.