Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Geography (Urban Track)] From University of Wisconsin

The Department of Geography works closely with the Cartography and Geography Information Science Center (CGIS) and the American Geographical Society Library, one of the largest assemblages of geographical materials in the world.

Major

Geography analyzes spatial patterns and regional associations of the physical and cultural environments. It is concerned with human relationships with these environments as they exist now, existed in the past, and may or should exist in the future. This approach means geographers find work in many diverse fields, from environmental management to urban planning, from community development to the park service to GIS project management.

Urban Track

If you take the Urban track, you will specialize in urban geography. Urban geographers study the processes shaping cities, where the majority of the world’s people now live. Urban geographers examine how cities and towns have developed, why they are different over space and time, and how cities are changing today. Urban geography undergraduates often pursue work or graduate studies in urban planning, transportation, economic development, and urban community organizations.