Department of Geography and Human Environmental Studies

	Degrees & Programs
		Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts Minor in Geography Certificate Program in GIS
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		Institute for GI Science Map Library GA Teaching Lab BSS Computing
	Research
		Faculty Research Master's Theses Theses in Progress
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		Geomorphology Pt. Reyes NS (Virtual)
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			San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue HSS Room 279 San Francisco, CA 94132 tel: 415.338.2049 fax: 415.338.6243

		Focus on the Human Environment
		Geography majors who are interested in a career in teaching geography as a social science or who want a liberal arts orientation in geography should find this an attractive focus. Employment opportunities for teachers of geography will grow as the goal for geographic literacy is implemented. It is recommended that foreign language, English composition and computer skills accompany this orientation.

Focus:
Any combination of 400- and 500-level classes can make up the focus, though the following are especially recommended.

Geog 422: Environmental Perception
Geog 445: Political Geography
Geog 454: San Francisco on Foot
Geog 455: Geography of Ethnic Communities

In addition, Geographic Internships (GEOG 688) are available which can lead to a career opportunity. This can be taken for 2-6 units after a major has completed 15 units of geography. Courses in English composition and computer literacy are strongly recommended. Foreign language skills are also advised.

Courses in other departments on individual advisement:
Fields which complement the study of cultural variables include history and anthropology.

Employment:
In addition to government service employment, liberal arts graduates have better track records to high management business levels than do narrow specialists. This focus is appropriate to a career in teaching or working in industries such as publishing which utilize writing and editing skills. Public relations and research positions also are employment options for this focus.

Focus Advisors:
Jeffrey Bury
office: HSS 271
tel: 415.405.2144
email: bury@sfsu.edu
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Edna Wangui
Office: HSS 271
tel : 415.405.2495
email: wangui@sfsu.edu
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