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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
No longer do geographers merely draw maps, memorize state capitals and record populations. They are actively involved in urban, regional and natural resource planning boards. They work internationally for governments, banks, investment houses and agencies. They serve on state and federal environmental protection agencies. More and more, geographers work in the private sector handling resource allocation and disposal problems. An article in the College-Bound Journal stated, "With their unparalleled knowledge combining both natural and social science research capabilities, (geographers) are in demand in business and in federal, regional, state, county and municipal governments."
Two of the attractions of a geography degree are its flexibility and its favorable job outlook. Geographers' eclectic training enables them to handle a wide variety of problems. This is often an important selling point in job interviews, particularly in private business. Also, in those jobs designed especially for geographers, fewer students majoring in geography mean more job opportunities.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is becoming a much-sought-after skill, applicable across most disciplines. It is increasingly expected as a new technology on the leading edge of the Information Revolution and, as such, greatly enhances employability prospects.
College of DuPage and the Illinois Geographic Alliance have come together to offer a series of professional development workshops for K to 12 faculty. These workshops, which in the past have covered Geographic Information Systems and promoting the teaching of geography, generally award CPD units to attendees. To find out about future workshops, call the Geography Hotline at (630) 942-2800, ext. 55962.
Faculty Advisers
Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
IC 1028
942-2495
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Geography, Associate in Arts
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Geography, A.A. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone G. Scott Campbell IC 3097D 942-2060 Joel Quam IC 3013B 942-3143 Keith Yearman IC 2025D 942-2765
If you are unable to contact an adviser, messages may be left with the Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, IC 1028, (630) 942-2495.
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