1. Presented by Clark University Career Services
Careers in Geography
Presented by Clark University Career Services

2. Why Major in Geography?
Geography is a lot more than just the study of the earth and it’s features.
Geographers focus on several areas of study:
Environment
City and Regional Planning
GIS
Housing
Conservation
Employment opportunities are in areas of Government, Education, Business, non-profit organizations, cultural and human geography, and even economics

3. Major Requirements
A Bachelor's degree qualifies you for entry-level positions in government and industry.
Master's degrees qualify you for community college teaching and advancement in industry and government.
A Ph.D. is required for research and teaching positions in colleges and universities and senior positions in government and industry.

4. Master’s Degrees in Geography
MA in Geography Education
MA in Human Geography
MA in Economic Geography- Clark University has one of the best Economic Geography programs in the country
MA in Urban and Regional Geography

5. Advice for Geography Majors
Think globally, take a language, spend time overseas, be humble and keep listening.
Use teachers and the community as resources. Don't be passive about your passions or interests.
Get as many research skills as possible (GIS, statistics, remote sensing). Take advantage of undergraduate research opportunities.
Take a year to travel and earn credit.
Work on getting more hard science background if you want to do environmental work.
Study the subjects that most interest you. You will always have time later in your career to study business, economics, or public policy.
Make sure you take GIS...these days it's a must!
Explore different classes in geography and other disciplines. If your interests cross majors, Clark gives you the freedom to work with the faculty to pursue what you want.

6. Steps for Career Development
Self Assessment: MBTI, think of your own skills, interests, and values
Read: Websites listed on Career Services Resource page, Career Services library
Talk to People: Faculty, alumni, do an informational interview, get a profile on LinkedIn
Experience: Internships, volunteer, shadow, part time/summer jobs

7. Geography Internship Locations
Greater Boston Urban Resources Partnership
Ecotourism
The Regional Environmental Council
Worcester Department of Public Works
Clark Labs
Fidelity Investments
Mass Audubon Society
City of Worcester Office of Planning and Community Development
Department of Environmental Protection
MASSPIRG

8. What Clark Geography Grads are Doing Now!
Transportation Analyst / Consultant, U.S. Dept of Transportation
Map Information Analyst, MapInfo-Thompson, Predictive Analytics
Community Gardens Coordinator, Regional Environmental Council of Central MA
Project Manager, National Geographic Society

9. Career Possibilities Cultural and Human Geography: Economic Geography:
Cultural Resources
Historic Preservation
Historical Consultation
Education
Research
Economic Geography:
Location Scouting
Real Estate Analysis
Transportation
Agricultural Planning
Travel/Tourism Planning

10. Career Possibilities Physical Geography: Regional Geography:
Biogeography
Natural Hazards
Hydrology
Weather and Climate
Geomorphology
Regional Geography:
Area specialists
International business representatives
Travel agents
Geographic Education:
elementary/secondary school teachers
College professors
Overseas teachers
American military personnel
Businesspeople

11. GIS: A Day in the Life
Listen to Ingrid Bruce discuss the many aspects to being a Geographic Information System Manager: