Because as the world becomes more interdependent, the need for the integrative geographical perspective will increase. Because trying to make sense of the world is an endlessly exciting challenge. As the world's nations and environment become more interdependent, the need to understand how our lives are interconnected across the globe increases. With it the role of geography and employment opportunities for geographers will continue to grow. Careers in Geography Geographic training prepares you for many types of careers with a wide variety of employers in the private, public and academic sectors such as, urban and regional planning, housing and community development, retail site location, climatology environmental impact assessment, resource conservation, teacher.
Maps are the basic tools geographers use to present information.
Computers have revolutionized mapmaking and placed geography on the forefront of research. Environmental problems have become the concern of government officials and citizens alike. Because of catastrophes involving toxic waste, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity and habitat, and soil erosion, great care is now being taken to monitor the delicate balance between nature and the human use of the earth. Every major project now requires an assessment of its social and environmental impact, creating a large demand for geographers able to integrate the work of specialists in both the social and natural sciences. Public Policy An emphasis on techniques and skill building in cartography, computer design, geographic information systems, statistics, field work.