Geography - Geographic Information Science at California State University Northridge

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Overview The Department of Geography - Geographic Information Science at California State University Northridge has a multifaceted institutional mission. In the broadest sense, we strive to meet the institutional goals of California State University by providing excellent instruction, conducting valuable research and engaging in meaningful service to the local, regional and international communities of which we are a part. To accomplish these goals, we endeavor to foster a greater understanding of processes that produce and alter the myriad spatial patterns constituting our human and physical environments.About the DepartmentThe Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at California State University, Northridge, prepares students for careers in an increasingly complex and dynamic world. Majors typically graduate with a diverse and relevant skill set in demand by industries in the public and private sector. Students are offered the opportunity to master geospatial techniques, solve complex problems and communicate effectively in relation to human-environment interactions.The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers two B.A. major options in Geography: (1) Geography and (2) Geographic Information Science (GIS). The department also offers a minor in both of these areas. The broad-based Geography program prepares students to understand the sociocultural and natural environment around us and to interpret the patterns found across the Earth’s surface. Comprised of 46 units, the major allows flexibility in course selection while providing a solid background in human, physical and technical aspects of the discipline. The Geography major option in GIS focuses on the study and application of cutting-edge geospatial technologies to investigate social and environmental issues and to provide solutions. This option features a strong technical component based on applications of GIS, digital cartography and remote sensing, along with training in geospatial analysis and decision making.CareersTraining in Geography leads students toward careers in the private or public sector as city and regional planners, conservationists, economic development and environmental consultants, sustainability analysts and managers, Geographic Information Science (GIS) technicians and analysts, climatologists, emergency management specialists and teachers at all levels. More geographers than ever before are employed in exciting careers, which include travel, working outdoors and utilizing cutting-edge geospatial technologies to solve important social, economic and environmental issues. A recent survey of CSUN alumni indicates that geographers have a higher level of job satisfaction and a higher income than many other disciplines. I want to find another Bachelor Course

Geography - Geographic Information Science at California State University Northridge features a strong technical component based on applications of geographic information science (GIS), cartography and remote sensing, along with training in geographical analysis and data presentation.

Disciplines

Geography

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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Other Requirements

1 : Complete the “International Online Application”A $55.00 (US currency) non-refundable application feeAll secondary-school records Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are also required to have the U.S.institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUNSubmit a copy of your passport information page with your documents

Geography - Geographic Information Science

California State University Northridge

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Geography - Geographic Information Science

California State University Northridge

California State University Northridge

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