Geography is a multi-faceted field that allows people to study the earth’s surface as well as its inhabitants. Careers available to students include teachers, urban planners, cartographers, global-positioning specialists, and jobs in public and private sectors. The U.S. Department of Labor lists geo-spatial technology (GIS) as one of today’s top three high-growth technology fields.
Program Overview
Are you intrigued by the study of the earth, its people, and its many environments? College of Western Idaho (CWI) offers you an opportunity to explore geography with this associate degree program. Our curriculum will present you with a broad, place-centered perspective on the transformation of environments by society and nature at a variety of scales, from the local to the global.
This degree could prepare you for a wide variety of careers, including becoming a teacher, urban planner, cartographer, global-positioning specialist, and many types of government jobs. Completion of the program is designed to result in an Associate of Arts degree in Geography and meet the general-education requirements for all Idaho public universities.
