Geography - Foothill College
Geography - Foothill College
Geography - Foothill College
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What Can I Do With A Major In<br />
<strong>Geography</strong><br />
What is <strong>Geography</strong>?<br />
<strong>Geography</strong> studies natural features such as mountain ranges, rivers, valleys, forests,<br />
deserts, and grasslands, as well as man-made features such as cities, roads, dams, and<br />
bridges. <strong>Geography</strong> is truly an integrated discipline. It helps us to understand our natural<br />
environment and its capacity to maintain life. Is this capacity of supporting human<br />
civilization unlimited? If not, how much more can we abuse our physical environment<br />
without diminishing its capacity to sustain life? <strong>Geography</strong> is central to an understanding<br />
of the international global arena and provides an exciting and challenging way to<br />
examine our planet.<br />
What occupations are available with a <strong>Geography</strong> Certificate, Associate Degree or<br />
higher?<br />
City, county, and state governments are hiring geographers in the field of Geographic<br />
Information Systems (GIS), urban planning, and environmental studies because of their<br />
broad training. The national mapping division of the United States Geological Survey<br />
traditionally needs geographers in map making and its related job openings such as<br />
photo-interpretation, satellite image analysis, and land use and land cover mapping. In<br />
addition, the analytical skills gained through a <strong>Geography</strong> major provide a strong<br />
foundation for graduate study in law, urban planning and architecture. Geographers with<br />
advanced degrees are also in demand in colleges and universities around the world.<br />
Students should enhance their major with a strong array of courses in the international<br />
arena, statistics, physical sciences, computer science, and basic business principles.<br />
What Can I Earn With Skills and/or Degree in <strong>Geography</strong>?<br />
The following websites directly link you to salary ranges for jobs you may be interested<br />
in within the <strong>Geography</strong> field:<br />
www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov<br />
http://www.Salary.com (Salary.com)<br />
http://www.bls.gov/ovo/ (U.S. Department of Labor)<br />
How do I know if a career in <strong>Geography</strong> is right for me?
The <strong>Foothill</strong> <strong>College</strong> Career Center offers you the following:<br />
- Individual Career Counseling<br />
- Career Life Planning Courses (CRLP 70, 71,72,73)<br />
- General Career Assessments (any formal assessments such as the STRONG<br />
Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator are done through the<br />
CRLP courses)<br />
- Internet resources<br />
- Career Software Programs<br />
- Career Reference Library<br />
- Job research and preparation<br />
- Resume and Cover Letter writing assistance<br />
How can I experience work related to <strong>Geography</strong> before I complete my Certificate<br />
or AS/AA Degree?<br />
You can participate in the <strong>Foothill</strong>-DeAnza Internship program (if you qualify) and/or the<br />
Cooperative Work Experience program.<br />
-http://internships.fhda.edu<br />
-www.foothill.edu/co-op<br />
How can I contact the Career Center?<br />
<strong>Foothill</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Career Center<br />
12345 El Monte Road<br />
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022<br />
650-949-7229 (phone)<br />
650-949-7375 (fax)<br />
www.foothill.edu/career<br />
Who can I contact for questions about the <strong>Geography</strong> program?<br />
For questions regarding <strong>Geography</strong> Programs, contact:<br />
Business and Social Science Department<br />
650-949-7322<br />
www.foothill.edu/bss/<br />
Counseling Division<br />
650-949-7423
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