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Thanks for visiting the Geography/GIS website.  SLCC offers degrees in Geography and Geospatial Technology related fields:

The Associate of Science degree in Geography is a transfer degree offering a broad general education.  Students develop a geographic perspective of the world ranging from cultural and human influences on the planet, the physical environment, and how the human/environment interaction influences regions around the world.  Students are also introduced to the latest geospatial technology scientists are using today to spatially analyze and understand the physical and cultural world!

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Geographic Information Science Technology (GIST), addresses the technological areas of geography.  This degree prepares students to enter one of the fastest growing fields in geospatial technology.  Click here to learn more about GIS and our AAS degree.

What is the importance of geography? Click on the following links to find out.

Geospatial Revolution video by Penn State
Bring Geography Back!
Geography Matters
Department of Labor
Geography Jobs
   
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For links to various geographic websites, click here.

Image of the Forbidden City, China courtesy of NASA.