Geography with Specialization in Geographic Information Science, BA

Program Description

To provide a holistic, liberal education that integrates the study of human activity and the natural environment, the geography major at CCSU offers five specializations: Environmental, Geographic Information Science (GIS), Tourism, General/Regional, and Planning, plus subject concentration for Elementary Education certification and Secondary Education Certification in Social Studies. A secondary goal is to enable students to pursue a graduate degree in geography or seek employment in geography-related fields. Students on the GIS track will explore GIS basics and applications across a variety of industries, elementary cartography, remote sensing, and more.