Students who major in geography may choose a program leading to the award of a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science. The bachelor of arts program includes a 13-hour foreign language requirement. The bachelor of science program incorporates a 13-hour sequence in computer techniques, environmental science, or demographics and business geographics in lieu of the foreign language requirement for the bachelor of arts.
Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Geography (7-12) Dual Major [SST and GRY]
This program allows students who major in geography to qualify for certification to teach adolescence education in social studies (grades 7-12). It combines a major in geography with 57-63 credit hours in additional course work and professional teacher preparation.
Career Potential
- Junior high and high school teacher
- Teaching adolescence social studies
- Professional schools such as law or social work
- Business
- Government and non-profit agencies and organizations
Geographic Information Systems [GIS]
The applied geography courses place a strong emphasis on computer literacy and spatial analysis skills in preparing students for careers in site assessment, marketing and demographic analysis. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) computer lab features state-of-the-art hardware and software.
Career Potential
- Environmental GIS specialist
- Land use planner
- Marketing and business geographics consultant
- Law enforcement analyst
- Transportation planner
- Emergency response planner
Geographic Information Systems Minor [GIS]
Scott Anderson, chair
Old Main, Room 138
(607) 753-4107
The minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides an opportunity for students not majoring in Geography or GIS to attain sophisticated technology skills and competencies in computer mapping, cartography, spatial analysis and advanced geospatial applications. The department's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) computer lab features state-of-the-art hardware and software.
Program Details for Geographic Information Systems Minor [GIS]Geography [GRY]
The Geography Department's bachelor's degree program prepares students for graduate school, international studies, international commerce and tourism development-related activities.
Career Potential
- Census Bureau data analyst
- Military intelligence officer
- International commerce
- Tourism development planner
Geography Minor [GRY]
Scott Anderson, chair
Old Main, Room 138
(607) 753-4107
Students who minor in geography are encouraged to select applied geography courses which place a strong emphasis upon computer literacy and spatial analysis skills.
Career Potential
- Site assessment and planning
- Marketing and demographic analysis
- Environmental education
- Community and economic development
Geography: Concentration in Tourism Development [GRY/TOUR]
The tourism development concentration and the accompanying minor focus on the planning, development and marketing of tourism at regional and community levels, and the development and preservation of cultural and environmental characteristics as tourism resources.
Career Potential
- Travel industry planner
- Tansportation industry consultant
- Local or state tourism agency staff
Geography: Minor with an Emphasis in Tourism Development [TOUR]
Scott Anderson, chair
Old Main, Room 138
(607) 753-4107
Students who elect the tourism development minor in geography focus on the planning, development and marketing of tourism at community and regional levels and the development and preservation of cultural and environmental characteristics as tourism resources.
Career Potential
- Tourism planning and marketing
- Transportation coordination
