Studying Places and Cultures

Geographers examine the patterns and processes of the human habitation of the earth, emphasizing the importance of the relative location of places and events, the character of regions, and the relations between culture and environment.

With training in both the natural and social sciences, geographers have a wide range of careers in business, government, planning, and teaching. Private companies need geographers for efficient site selection of stores and factories. Geographers work for federal and state agencies, county and city planning departments, and private planning firms.

The discipline of anthropology adopts an integrative, comprehensive approach to the study of humankind. Anthropologists seek to understand human conditions by examining the biological evolution of human beings, the human capacity to create culture, and the diverse ways of life developed by societies around the world.