Geography explores the distribution and interaction of natural and human systems on global, regional, and local scales.  Environmental issues involving natural resources, population, political, and economic systems are the subjects of geography, along with practical issues in planning and resource management.  Selecting locations or designing optimal development or delivery systems are geographic problems common to business and government around the world.  Geographic training in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial analysis, along with knowledge of patterns and processes inherent in natural and human social systems provides the background necessary to work in the expanding fields of GIS applications and scientific or applied geography.

To prepare students for many rewarding and important career opportunities, the Department of Geography within the the College of Science offers the B.S. Geography with options in physical science and environment, global and regional studies, and GIS.

Geography now has strong programs in GIS, climatology, remote sensing, and economic geography.

A certificate program is offered in GIS and is available in addition to our degree programs.  Requirements for this program are listed at http://www.scihome.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=89249.

Why Geography?
Are you looking for an interesting career?  Geography may be the field for you, and the Geography Department at the University of Idaho is the place to find it.  We are the only degree-granting geography department in Idaho.  We have students in B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs from throughout the U.S. and many other countries.  Our department is recognized for our long history as a leader in digital mapping, GIS, resources and regional development, and local and global climate change.  Our students get experience as interns in many settings and as research assistants on projects in the department.

Geographers Get Jobs
Our graduates have a nearly 100 percent employment record in their field.  The job market continues to expand as geographic analysis technologies are discovered in new applications.  Our graduates have the skills and substantive knowledge to fit these expanding opportunities and our reputation has continually improved as a source of capable graduates.  Consequently, our network of alumni is large and growing and this benefits our current students in the form of internship and job prospects.

What Can I Do With Geography?
A few examples from our recent graduates:

GIS Analyst
Urban Planner
Remote Sensing Analyst
Community Planner
Transportation Planner
Site Selection Analyst
Academic Professions

Where Are The Jobs?
Our graduates are working throughout the world, including the Pacific Northwest, the rest of the USA, and abroad.

How can YOU get there?  Join Idaho's Geography Department!  Write, call or visit:
Geography Department
University of Idaho
McClure Hall, Room 203
PO Box 443021
Moscow, ID 83844-3021
Phone:  208-885-6216
E-mail:  geog@uidaho.edu
Fax:  208-885-2855