2024-2025 University Catalog
Geography and the Environment, Department of
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Department Chair
Zia Salim
Department Office/Website
Humanities 420A
657-278-3161
geography.fullerton.edu
Faculty
John Carroll, Dydia DeLyser, Mark Drayse, Trevis Matheus, Zia Salim, Jonathan Taylor, Robert Voeks, Jindong Wu, Lei Xu
Introduction
The Department of Geography and the Environment provides students with a well-rounded education that bridges the social and natural sciences, and provides geotechnical training. Students take courses in human, environmental and physical geography. In addition, we offer applied courses in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing and urban planning. The Geography degree prepares students for different career paths, including education, environmental analysis, government, planning, and resource management and conservation. We prepare students for critical challenges of the 21st century by promoting global understanding and environmental stewardship.
Degree Descriptions
The Bachelor of Arts in Geography enables students to understand the spatial processes and patterns of physical and human geography, and the complex interactions between humans and the natural environment. The program prepares students for a variety of career paths, including education, environmental analysis, resource management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students learn how to apply geospatial technologies to analyze geographic data and address geographic problems. Geography promotes applied and experiential learning, which helps students to understand and work on real-world challenges, such as global climate change and sustainable development.
The Master of Arts in Geography enables students to conduct original research involving geographic problems. Students gain a deeper understanding of the spatial processes and patterns of physical and human geography, and the complex interactions between humans and the natural environment. The program prepares students for a wide variety of career paths, including education, environmental analysis, resource management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Programs and Courses Offered
ProgramsBachelor of ArtsMaster of ArtsNon-DegreeCertificateCoursesGeography
Courses are designated as GEOG in the class schedule.
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