Central to Mapping the Future.
CCSU’s BA in Geography prepares students for careers in urban planning, environmental sustainability, social science teaching, business/tourism, and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS). Students receive a holistic, liberal education that integrates the study of human activity and the natural environment. Graduates have developed the skills for jobs that address real life community concerns, environmental issues, and systems that impact people’s economic, political, social, and spatial needs. Students train for and excel in careers with a conscience.
Program Features
- Coursework that challenges and improves students’ understanding of topics leading to well-paid positions after graduation
- Specialized tracks allow students to pursue education in individual interests while still learning employable skills
- Opportunities for hands-on applied field work, internships, and courses abroad
- Faculty who are experts in their field guide, mentor, and advise students throughout the program
- Small department with a welcoming environment
- Small class sizes
- Financial aid and scholarships available
- Free on-campus child care available
Students gain an understanding of the impact of human interactions on the environment. Graduates are prepared for careers in resource management, environmental & sustainable planning, outdoor/environmental education, environmental assessment/monitoring/restoration, and air/water/soil pollution prevention.
Provides a broad overview of the discipline of Geography and what it has to offer. BS is designed for students pursuing a career in teaching. BA is a great option for those who want a little bit of everything Geography has to offer.
Prepares students for careers in Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping and Remote Sensing (RS), as well as their applications in fields like planning, marketing, crime mapping, health, environmental protection, and natural resources management.
Equips students for jobs as town or city planners with municipalities, as regional planners for regional councils of government, and for positions at state agencies, non-profits, and private consulting firms. Introduces students to the historical, legal, and applied contexts of planning in the United States and Connecticut, as well as subfields of planning, such as transportation planning, urban design, environmental planning, and economic development.
Prepares students to work in municipal, state, and federal agencies for positions such as planning, parks and recreation, ecotourism/nature-based tourism, cultural/historical tourism, and tourism development.