Geography Degree

The geography program at The Community College of Baltimore County prepares students for a career as an urban planner, community developer, cartographer, GIS specialist, climatologist, transportation manager, environmental manager, or a writer or researcher. The program focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resource, plant and animal life. Program courses include: historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and development studies. Get more details below including other Alaska colleges that offer geography degrees.

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The Community College of Baltimore County

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The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is a two-year college comprised of three primary campuses and two satellite campuses in Maryland.CCBC also offers distance learning programs, and more than 100 academic degree and certificate programs. CCBC offers excellent transfer programs for students planning to transition into four-year universities to complete their bachelor's degrees.

High-achieving students at CCBC can join one of the honors programs to gain enhanced learning experiences and guaranteed admission to a four-year college or university. CCBC has affiliations with many four-year institutions, including Loyola College, College of Notre Dame, Towson University, and more.

Academic resources for students at CCBC include academic advising, international study and travel programs, developmental education, service learning, learning communities, a career training center, and job placement services, among others.

History

The Community College of Baltimore County was founded in 1957. The Catonsville branch originally operated out of the Catonsville High School basement. The college got its own campus in Catonsville in 1962. The Essex branch originally operated out of Kenwood High School. It got its own campus in the 1960s. In 1970, CCBC founded its Dundalk Campus.

Academics

The academic calendar for CCBC follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a series of shorter summer sessions. There is also a short 3-week winter session available.

Colleges and Schools

• School of Applied and Information Technology
• School of Business, Social Sciences, Wellness and Education
• School of Health Professions
• School of Justice
• School of Liberal Arts
• School of Mathematics and Science
   

Student Life

At CCBC, campus involvement in student clubs and organizations is encouraged to foster "co-curricular learning." The mission and purpose of the Student Life Program at CCBC is: "To provide a comprehensive program that provides cultural, social, recreational, health and wellness, and an intellectual environment for all."

Student clubs, organizations and activities cover a broad range of interests, including fine arts, performing arts, sports, pop culture, student government, horticulture, and philosophy, to name a few.

Student services at CCBC include tutoring, counseling, advising, testing, career training, and more.

Athletics

CCBC offers athletic programs at all three of its primary campuses: Catonsville (Cardinals), Dundalk (Lions) and Essex (Knights). Students should contact the athletics department at each campus to find out which sports programs are based there. CCBC men's and women's athletic teams compete in intercollegiate sports at the state, regional and national levels.

Intercollegiate athletics at CCBC include:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Lacrosse         
• Soccer 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

CCBC is comprised of three primary campuses and two satellite campuses in Maryland. The three primary CCBC campuses are:

• CCBC Catonsville
• CCBC Dundalk
• CCBC Essex 

The two CCBC satellite campuses are:

• CCBC Owings Mills Extension Center
• CCBC Hunt Valley Extension Center
• CCBC Randallstown Extension Center 

The CCBC Distance Learning program provides easy-access alternatives to commuting to one of the campuses.

Community Life

CCBC offers many programs to the community. Programs that benefit local businesses include training for businesses, such as food safety, health care, workplace literacy, applied technology, and command Spanish, among others. Community education is available for life enrichment, adult literacy, children and young adults, career training, internships, and more. Performing arts productions are available to community members through the Catonsville Community Theatre Company, the Dundalk Community Theater, Senior Start Showcase, and the theatre, dance and music departments.

Students Enrolled in the Geography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Community College of Baltimore County has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Geographers

Description

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, geographers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.6% from 2014 to 2024

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).