Physical geography focuses on the processes that shape the Earth’s physical environment and on the geographic patterns resulting from them. This is an important field of study for understanding present environmental stresses and for preparing students interested in various environmental careers. Students in this option have the opportunity to study climatology, geomorphology, biogeography, and current environmental issues.
Graduates from this option find employment in private firms or in local, state, and federal government agencies. Potential careers include environmental research coordinator, soil technician, water resources planner, hydrologists, research meteorologist, natural resource planner, land management specialist, and climatologist.
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