Program Overview
The Geography minor at Wright State University complements any major, enhancing students' resumes and employment prospects. Geographers are employed in diverse fields, including urban planning, environmental conservation, economic development, and intelligence analysis. The program provides a strong foundation in spatial analysis, GIS, and geography, preparing students for careers in a wide range of industries.
Program Outline
Careers:
The geography minor enhances the resume and employment opportunities for students in any Wright State major. Geographers work for city, township, county, state and federal agencies; engineering and architectural firms; economic development; intelligence gathering and interpretation organizations; construction and mining companies; forestry and natural resources conservation; tourism; climate adaption industry. Geographers work as spatial and GIS analysts; real estate appraisers; planners; economic developers; market analysts; environmental educators; map makers; workforce consultants; energy efficiency program managers; security experts.
