GEOGRAPHY CAREERS

So what is geography?

Geography is a very diverse field that includes both physical sciences and social sciences; it focuses on the where and why of the world we live in. There are two main branches of geography: physical and human.

Physical geography includes the study of weather and climate, landforms, sea-ice, hydrology and vegetation among other things. Jobs in physical geography are varied.

Human geography includes the study of developing nations, globalization, economics, human adaptation to change, and culture. There are a wide range of jobs in human geography

Geographers study interactions between the human and physical environment, such as those involving events such as hurricane Katrina. In the case of Katrina, geographers will be involved in mapping areas needing disaster relief, determining the environmental and human factors contributed to the death toll and planning rebuilding efforts of both homes and waterways.

At Olympic we offer introductory courses in physical and human geography. These courses help students better understand world issues and can be continued at nearby universities.