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The Applied Geography program at Montgomery College - Rockville campus offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Geography and certificates in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Education. This career-oriented program caters to students who possess an interest in maps and geospatial information.

 

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An Interrelated Program

The Applied Geography program was developed to meet the increasing demand of students as well as the professional industry. The focus of the program affords the opportunity to explore options and specialties which will ultimately lead to a variety of employment possibilities. This flexibility allows the student to determine specific and personal interests within the field.

The program  prepares the student for a variety of careers related to applied geography, cartography/GIS, and geographic education. Each of the three study options is designed to:

bullettransfer students to geography degree programs at four-year institutions
bulletprovide additional career training for job advancement opportunities
bulletprovide additional career training for degree-bearing students wishing to make career changes
bulletinstruct teachers how to teach geography at the K-12 level
bulletoffer career training for students seeking employment upon completion of the  A.A.S. degree.

 

 

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Career Opportunities

Because of the broad flexibility of this program, students will have a wide choice of professional employment opportunities. These opportunities are, but not exclusive to, the following:

bulletmap making
bulletgeographic information systems 
bulletremote sensing  
bulletinterpretation and analysis
bulletteaching 
bulletconsulting
bulletresource management and conservation
bulletland and water resources planning
bulletspace exploration
bulletmarket site research
bulletstatistical and spatial analysis
bulletcomputer graphics and multi-media graphics

Follow the links below for more career information:

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/crprgm

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/ohr/career/level1.asp

 

 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Tanya Allison

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator

Department of Applied Technology

51 Mannakee Street 

Rockville, MD 20850

240-567-7614

tanya.allison@montgomerycollege.edu

 

 


 

 

 

 

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Last modified: January 26, 2006