Geography
Welcome to Geography
A degree in Geography opens up many career opportunities in different fields.
Whether you're interested in land use planning, natural resource management, or geographic information systems (GIS), studying Geography can lead to exciting jobs where you can make a positive impact. With hands-on experiences like fieldwork, lab work, internships, and research projects, you’ll apply what you learn to real-life situations, building skills and making connections for your future career.
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Department of Geography
Dean Hall 301
About Geography at CWU
Our program focuses on natural resource management, giving you the skills to tackle important environmental challenges. You’ll learn about sustainable land use, conservation, and how to care for natural resources.
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Discover Geography at CWU
At CWU, we offer scholarships and a unique Geography program to help you succeed. Whether you're looking for financial support or a hands-on, specialized education, our Geography department provides opportunities to grow and make an impact.
Scholarships
At CWU, you’ll benefit from the generosity of alumni and emeritus faculty who fund awards for exceptional Geography majors and Resource Management graduate students. Announced in the Spring and distributed the following academic year, these scholarships recognize your achievements and help make your education more affordable.
Highly Sought-After
The geography program at CWU is unique because it’s the only program in Washington that offers specialized Bachelor of Science degrees in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental and Resource Geography. You’ll get plenty of hands-on experience through field courses and state-of-the-art GIS lab work, giving you the practical skills you need to tackle real-world challenges and stand out in your career.