The Department of Geography at Sac State provides a course of study and field work for students to explore Earth’s varied natural and cultural landscapes. Geography explores a wide range of topics, including climate, landforms, water resources, plants and animals, economies, urban planning, politics, population, globalization, immigration, natural hazards, among others. Sac State Department of Geography offers an undergraduate degree (B.A.) in Geography, and a Pre-Planning Certificate is offered in cooperation with other departments of the University. Students have access to two up-to-date computer labs to support Geographic Information Systems, cartography, and remote sensing work, and a Paleoecology Lab to research climate and environmental change. Computer Lab software includes the latest versions ESRI's ARCGIS, ARC VIEW, with several of the recent extensions, and ERDAS remote sensing programs. Internships, principally with public agencies, provide excellent "real-world" training opportunities for interested geography majors. Sac State geography students have started careers in a wide range of professional environments, such as GIS applications, school and college teachers, urban and transportation planners, conservationists, and governmental and non-governmental agencies. |
