About Geography at CSUSB
Geography is all about understanding the world — how people, places and environments connect and change over time. At CSUSB, you’ll explore the relationships between humans and the Earth through both science and culture.
As a geography major, you’ll choose from three flexible concentrations:
- Urban Studies
- Global Studies & Regional Geography
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Whether you're interested in cities, climate or technology, this degree prepares you to think critically about global challenges and local solutions.
Careers in Geography
A geography degree opens the door to a wide range of careers that make an impact — locally and globally. CSUSB graduates are prepared for roles in education, government, planning, conservation, GIS and beyond.
Career paths include:
- Environmental consultant
- GIS analyst or technician
- Urban or regional planner
- Cartographer
- Geoscientist
- Climate change analyst
- Hydrologist
- Housing and community development specialist
- Conservation officer
- Geospatial developer
Wherever your path leads, geography gives you the tools to explore it.
Sample Courses
Environment and Society
An interdisciplinary study of relationships between social and natural systems comprising modern environmental issues. This course is a core requirement of the Environmental Studies major and minor.
Social Geography
How social processes and identities are intertwined with the places where we live.
Weather and Climate
An examination of atmospheric processes and the relationships between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere that influence local, regional and global patterns of weather and climate.
Meet Professor Claire Todd, Ph.D.
Opportunities for Students
At CSUSB, geography students have access to hands-on learning and career-building experiences that go far beyond the classroom. You can:
- Apply for scholarships like the Rick and Brenda Garcia Scholarship or Dan Filadelfia Memorial Scholarship (for GIS-focused students)
- Earn recognition through the Outstanding Graduate Award and departmental honors program
- Join the award-winning Model United Nations Program
- Present at professional conferences such as AAG, APCG, CGS and the ESRI User Conference
- Gain real-world experience through internships and volunteer work with government, nonprofit and private organizations
- Conduct faculty-mentored research through supervision courses
- Take part in outdoor fieldwork, community engagement and advocacy projects
- Use our modern computer lab equipped with industry-standard GIS and spatial analysis tools
These experiences help you build skills, grow your network and prepare for life after graduation.
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