Students with an interest in both the social and natural sciences should consider a major in geography and environmental planning. Apart from students who pursue a single major in the department, other students, often majoring in business or one of the other social or natural sciences, find geography a valuable second field of study. The versatility of a double major or a minor in geography is attractive to many employers. The Department of Geography and Environmental Planning actively participates in the interdisciplinary majors of environmental management, urban studies, logistics and transportation management, and in the January Term field experience program. Majors in geography and environmental planning prepare for a variety of occupations.
Some students prepare for graduate study.
Students interested in career opportunities in geography should contact the department for printed career information. One January Term course in the department and URB 420 Principles and Practices of Urban Planning may be credited toward the major. Additional course work in mathematics or computer science and data processing is recommended. Research and internships for academic credit also are encouraged. One January Term course in the department or URB 420 Principles and Practices of Urban Planning may be counted toward the minor.