What is Where, Why There, and Why Care? (by Charles Gritzer)
Geographers ask, investigate, and discuss these key questions as we examine our surrounding landscapes and the impact of human actions.
The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever done before. Geography explains why this is and helps to prepare you for these changes.
Why Take Geography?
- Increase your knowledge and understanding about Canada and the World
- Improve your written and communication skills
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Discuss geographic issues
- Problem solve "real-life" geographic topics
- To become a well-informed, responsible and active citizen - locally, nationally and globally
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Future Careers
Geographers are highly skilled people! They posses knowledge of the earth’s physical and human environments and their interrelationships, they understand local, regional and global issues in terms of their social, political, economic, and environmental implications Geographers also demonstrate strong visual and spatial skills, analytical skills, oral and written communication skills, as well as strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Career Paths in Geography:
- Cartographer
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist
- Remote Sensing Analyst
- Global or Community Volunteer
- Non-Governmental Organizations – Program Coordinator
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Land Surveyor
- Environmental Manager
- Forestry
- National and Provincial Parks
- Hazardous Waste Planner
- Elementary / Secondary Teacher
- College / University Professor
- Overseas Teacher
- Meteorologist
- Tourism and recreation
- Outdoor Guide
- Coastal Zone Manager
- Hydrologist
- Geologist
- Agriculture
- Seismologist
- International Development Officer
- Overseas Business Manager
- Public Administration / Foreign Affairs
- Urban Planner
- Health Services Planner
- Transportation Planner
- Naturalist
- Geomorphology
- Camp Director
- Demographer
- Water Efficiency Inspector and Planner
What are you waiting for?
Get our there and become a geographer today!