BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY (B.S.)

The B.S. in Geography at West Chester University prepares students for a variety of career choices in geo-spatial technologies, planning, environmental professions, and land use and development in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Our program places a heavy emphasis on GIS technologies and quantitative analyses as well as communication and problem-solving skills. The Geography major is housed within the College of Business and Public Management, which is focused on academic innovation, globalization, sustainability, and community partnerships. The College encourages students to be empowered, engaged, and entrepreneurial. Our graduates are prepared for careers in the public and private sector, or for the pursuit of graduate study. Get Involved: Geography & Planning Club Gamma Theta Upsilon (international honor society)This track provides an overall well-rounded mix of geography courses. Students take courses like physical and population geography as well as remote sensing and maps. In the general track, students have the flexibility to take courses from the other tracks as elective courses, providing an overview of the three areas of planning, GIS, and environmental conservation.