WCU Program: Geography and Geospatial Analysis

Geography & Geospatial Analysis

Part of: Behavioral & Social Sciences Department

Offered as: Minor

Related Areas of Study: Geographic Information Systems

Part of: Behavioral & Social Sciences Department

Offered as: Minor

Related Areas of Study: Geographic Information Systems

Analyze geographic patterns, processes, and relationships.

In the program you’ll study natural and human-altered landscapes, and how they came to be the way they are. You’ll complete the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate in tandom with your minor and gain additional insights into the interactions of human populations, livelihoods, and environmental conditions, and ways global trends influence local spaces.

Geography & Geospatial Analysis Requirements

Minor

A minor complements your major by allowing you to explore a secondary field of interest. It requires fewer courses than a major, making it a flexible way to broaden your knowledge, diversify your skills, or pursue a personal passion alongside your primary area of study.

Interested in this minor?

Explore the 15-credit GIS Certificate program. By completing this minor, you’ll also earn a valuable GIS Certificate.

Scholarships

Scholarships by Department

The Western Colorado University Foundation offers scholarships for this program. Explore eligibility requirements and funding opportunities.

General Western Scholarships

Western Colorado University offers merit—and need-based scholarships, recognizing achievement, financial need, and special talents.

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Top Skills

Creative Problem Solving
Ecological and Terrain Analysis
Effective Cartography
Geospatial Analysis
Satellite Image Interpretation
UAV Operations and Mapping

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Career Pathways

City and County Planner
Criminologist
Environmental Consultant
GIS Analyst
Geological Technician
Habitat Restoration
Wildlife Ecologist

Department News

Faculty & Staff

Behavioral & Social Sciences Department

Contact Information

Contact Location

Western Colorado University
Kelley Hall 240
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231

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