GEO 871
The Professional Geographer
In this capstone course, students are mentored to integrate theory and practice to solve real-world problems. The course challenges students to apply their cumulative knowledge and experiences to address representative geographical tasks in government, private, and non-profit sector scenarios. The learning objectives include critical thinking, technical proficiency, and professional aptitude. Practitioners of applied geography may be invited to speak with students about the diverse opportunities and expectations in the workplace.
Prerequisites & course information
prerequisites: two courses from GEO 521 , GEO 541 , GEO 542 , GEO 561 , GEO 641 , GEO 642 , GEO 643 , GEO 644
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027