Bachelor [Geography] From University of Richmond

Geography cultivates informed and engaged global citizens through an emphasis on integrative problem solving, spatial analysis, and communication skills. Our department bridges the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to provide a better understanding of the earth's cultural and biological diversity.The U.S. Department of Labor projects "much faster than average" growth, in excess of 20 percent or more, in jobs for geographers, geoscientists, cartographers, urban and regional planners, and other geographic professonals, with projected needs of upwards of 15,000 additional employees in each of these career fields between 2008–2018 (U.S. Department of Labor 2010)

Geographical Understanding

Geographical understanding is a critical component of sound foreign policy, effective environmental stewardship and successful international business.

Geographic Technology

The Global Positioning System (GPS), Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly prevalent worldwide. Our department’s Spatial Analysis Laboratory trains students to use these tools efficiently and to critically analyze their products and processes.

Job Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Labor identified Geospatial Technology as one of 14 high growth, high demand, and economically vital sectors of the U.S. economy.Geotechnology is one the three most important emerging and evolving fields (along with nanotechnology and biotechnology). Nature 2004.“The use of geospatial technology is changing the way business is conducted throughout the world.” Science 2005.Within the nation’s “hottest school” for international studies (Newsweek 2007), the Department of Geography’s global curriculum contributes to internationalization and is a core discipline in our partner institutions abroad. Geography graduates understand the complex connections between nations.Our applied classes and experiential learning requirements provide students with real world skills directly applicable to the work place.Spatial theories (scale, location, place, and connectivity) allow geographers to critically analyze change in the cultural, physical and economic landscape.