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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

GIS: A Day in the Life Listen to Ingrid Bruce discuss the many aspects to being a Geographic Information System Manager: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG6XsFi4gfo