Courses are selected from related studies in biology, economics, mechanical engineering, art, electrical engineering, geology, political science, as well as physics and geography. Students complete a minimum of 18 units with the approval of the co-advisors. The Faculty The Department of Geography has approximately 20 full-time faculty members whose diverse interests make possible a wide variety of teaching specialties, ranging from coastal geomorphology to urban design to computer graphics. Faculty have been recognized for achievements in their fields through numerous awards, research grants and Fulbright scholarships. In addition to their University commitment, the geography faculty are actively involved in the community, serving such local organizations as water boards and planning commissions.
Internships are available, with the instructor's consent.
Students will be assigned to various government agencies and private companies, and will work under joint supervision of agency heads and the course instructor. These internship programs provide practical training for a future career in geography. The Department of Geography maintains excellent computer graphics facilities in its Center for Earth Systems Analysis Research . Many career possibilities exist for geography majors. In recent years, geography majors with bachelor's and master's degrees have been employed in both public and private sectors as urban and environmental planners, geographic information systems specialists, cartographers, remote sensing specialists, naturalists, and consultants.