Social Culture Geography
What can I do with a degree in Geography?
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Cultural and human geographers study the aspects of geography that relate to different cultures. They especially focus on cultural origins and movement and the cultural characteristics of regions.
Areas
- Cultural Resources
- Historic Preservation
- Historical Consultation
- Community Development/Redevelopment
- Education
- Research
Employers
- State, Regional and Local Government
- Peace Corps
- Real Estate Developers
- Companies dealing with insurance, transportation, communications and international trade
- Scientific and research groups
- Museums
Strategies
- Develop an open mind towards the language, history, customs and culture of other countries.
- Learn how to conduct library research, make field observations and interpret artifacts.
- Learn a foreign language for field observations in other countries.
- Participate in cross-cultural groups and organizations.
- Develop excellent communication and teamwork skills in order to work with historians and archivists in recreating the geography of the past.
- Obtain related experience in your area of interest through volunteer or paid positions including internships.
- Become skilled in related computer technology.
- Learn federal, state and local government job application process.
