Geography       
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UW-Superior offers minors in Applied Geographic Information Systems, Geography, and Geography for elementary or secondary teacher certification.

Geographic Information Systems is a computer-based technology and methodology for collecting, managing, analyzing, modeling, and presenting data for a wide range of applications. Scientists, business owners, planners, economists and government officials are increasingly relying on GIS for such diverse purposes as tracking the location of customers, managing wildlife habitats, organizing efficient delivery routes, deciding where to locate businesses, and tracing infectious diseases. All GIS students complete class projects using real-world data, often for local businesses or government agencies.

GIS is an excellent minor to complement majors in fields such as business, political science, health care, education, economics and history. GIS is an invaluable skill for students planning careers in science or scientific research. A growing number of UW-Superior graduates who complete this minor are finding full-time jobs as GIS technicians.

Geography has many specialized fields and exciting career opportunities. A geography minor can complement and enhance many majors, including those in business, science, education, communication, legal studies and all areas related to international study. The minor in geography for elementary and secondary certification prepares students to meet the growing demand for geography teachers across the country.

Minors:
Geography
Geography for elementary and secondary certification
Applied Geographic Information Systems  

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Course descriptions

Program features:

• Faculty members can guide students in selecting study programs that best suit their interests and career goals.
   
• UW-Superior has a modern, well-equipped Geographic Information Systems computer lab in Barstow Hall.
   
• Small classes and labs provide opportunities to work one-on-one with faculty members.
   
• Students completing a minor in geography and geographic information systems have opportunities for internships, hands-on study and research.
   
• Students seeking teacher certification benefit from UW-Superior's highly regarded Teacher Education program.

Career Outlook: 
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, geographers have opportunities to use their skills to advise government, real-estate developers, utilities, and telecommunications firms on where to build new roads, buildings, power plants, and cable lines. Geographers also advise on environmental matters, such as where to build a landfill or preserve wetland habitats. As the use of geographic information systems technology expands, geographers will find numerous job opportunities applying GIS technology in non-traditional areas, such as emergency assistance, where GIS can track locations of ambulances, police, and fire rescue units and their proximity to the emergency. GIS technology will also be utilized in areas of growing importance, such as homeland security and defense.

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