This is an archive of the 2014-2015 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

This is an archive of the 2014-2015 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

Programs

B.A., Geography

General

Geography/Standard Program prepares students to understand the environment around us and interpret the patterns found across Earth’s surface. Comprised of 45 units, the Geography major allows flexibility in course selection, while providing solid background in human, physical and regional aspects of the discipline. Social Science Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential Geography majors …

B.A., Geography

Geographic Information Science

Geography/Geographic Information Science features a strong technical component based on applications of geographic information science (GIS), cartography and remote sensing, along with training in geographical analysis and data presentation. Social Science Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential Geography majors interested in teaching social studies at the middle school or high school level may …

Minor in Geographic Information Science

A Minor in GIS is comprised of 21 units focused on courses involving geographic information science and related technologies.

Minor in Geography

A minor in geography is comprised of 20 units, with no more than 6 units in the Lower Division. The student must consult with a Geography advisor to develop an approved program best suited to the student’s individual needs. A program may be selected that will provide the student with exposure to several of the …

M.A., Geography

Standard Program

Option 1, the Standard Program, provides the student with a high degree of flexibility in the selection of courses used to meet the Program requirements. Courses may be selected from any of the graduate offerings in geomorphology, climatology, plant geography, economic geography, cultural geography, urban geography, regional geography, cartography and geographic information science. This option …

M.A., Geography

Geographic Information Science

The Department of Geography offers two options within the Master of Arts Degree Program. Option 2 offers a highly structured specialization in Geographic Information Science, where most of the requirements are met with graduate courses dealing with various aspects of GIS. This option is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in this highly technological subfield …