BA in Geography - Urban and Community Planning in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University

Combine natural and human systems to address global challenges. As a student, gain practical skills using cutting-edge technology through coursework with passionate professors, internship placements, and robust undergraduate research programs. Our graduates hold leadership positions across consulting, corporate, urban planning, and government sectors. Shape your future at CMU. If tackling spatial challenges in municipal governance, private industry, scientific inquiry, or natural resource management excites you, our GIS-focused geography program will be a perfect fit. You'll master essential computing abilities, develop both fieldwork and office-based competencies, and cultivate a balanced skillset blending innovation and technical expertise. At CMU's Center for Geographic Information Science, you'll work directly with state-of-the-art GIS systems, applying geospatial analysis to solve real-world problems for academic, government, and corporate partners.
Our geography program features intimate class sizes, immersive field experiences, and collaborative faculty-student research initiatives. Professional growth opportunities abound through student groups like the Geography Club, which provides networking connections and career-building resources.