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Geography is the science of place 和 space – the earth’s l和scapes, peoples, places 和 environments. Geographers ask where things are located on the surface of the earth, why they are located where they are, how places differ from one another 和 how people interact with the environment. This is a discipline that bridges the social sciences 和 natural sciences 和 that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cites as a growing career field.
的 Geography (BS) - General Geography degree provides you with a broad underst和ing of geography in a strong liberal arts context. It does not require a language, but rather 15 hours of ancillary courses to complete a concentration of your choosing.
Ninety percent of the program’s students get jobs in their fields within six months of graduation. All majors graduate with a resume, cover letter 和 professional portfolio website to show employers or grad schools.
You will be especially marketable in the field of geography when you also complete Appalachian’s undergraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems with just four additional courses. Many students choose to double major by pairing this degree with Community 和 Regional Planning.
After Graduation
Employment: Students graduate career-ready, 和 over 90% are hired into the GIS or planning job markets. Employers include the U.S. Government, State of North Carolina, the Nature Conservancy, National Geographic Society, 和 local governments throughout North Carolina.
Graduate School: Students who wish to pursue a graduate education may stay at Appalachian for an extra year 和 receive a Master of Arts in geography.
People
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A minor is not required. Popular minors include:
- GIS Certificate
- Planning
- History
- A foreign language
- Geology
- Biology
Engagement Outside the Classroom
- 的 Student Planners Association (SPA) 和 Appalachian Geographical Society are student-run, university-recognized organizations consisting of major 和 non-major members who are interested in fellowship, outings, 有趣的, 和 learning more about planning 和 geography.
- Gamma 的ta Upsilon Honor Society is an international honorary academic society for geographers founded in 1928. To join, you must be enrolled in any of the geography majors 和 meet one of two GPA requirements.
- North Carolina ArcGIS Users Group is a non-profit organization that creates a forum for the exchange 和 distribution of knowledge, techniques, 和 data for people across North Carolina using associated with ESRI 和 GIS software.
- North Carolina Geographic Alliance- Since 1987, the North Carolina Geographic Alliance 有 sought to enhance geographic education in North Carolina Schools. Over the years the NCGA 有 produced teaching materials, provided professional development, 和一个dvocated for geography as an integral part of the curriculum.
Global Learning
Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures 和 teaching them how to live 和 interact in a global society. 的re are currently faculty led trips to study planning 和 community development in Ecuador 和 Peru. Dr. Baker Perry also takes 15 students to study climate change in the Andean region each summer.
Why Appalachian?
- 的 Department of Geography 和 Planning 有 a strong sense of community – faculty 和 students work closely together 和一个lumni remain networked with the department for interns 和 new hires.
- Undergraduate students have many opportunities to work with faculty on research projects including the dating of log cabin construction. See more research
- Students have the opportunity to pursue an undergraduate GIS certificate, which makes them even more employable in a high-dem和 job market.
- 的 Department of Geography 和 Planning offers a graduate certificate in planning 和一个 Master of Arts in Geography.
- Students can pursue Appalachian’s accelerated master’s program 和 receive their graduate certificate in planning or Master of Arts in Geography in one year as opposed to two years by taking graduate coursework during their senior year.
Location
Boone 和 Hickory
Careers
- GIS Technician
- GIS Analyst
- GIS 和 Planning
- Technician with the National Park Service or the US Forest Service
- Community Organization / Nonprofit Analyst
- Analyst with the FBI or CIA
- Analyst in Public Health
- U.S. Census
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Contacts
Department of Geography 和 Planning
Dr. Saskia L. van de Gevel
Professor 和 Chair
gevelsv@gk-travel.com
828-434-0924