Geography

Geography is the study of the earth, including the distribution and interconnectedness of all natural and cultural phenomena, and how places are particular expressions of nature and culture.  Students may take courses to prepare for a major in geography or to fulfill general education requirements.

Career options include teaching and research, natural resource management, meteorology (weather), cartography (map-making), urban/regional planning, location analysis, and work using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

MiraCosta Degree

  • A.A. in University Studies: Geography

Contact Information

Department Chair: Herschel Stern
Office: Oceanside, Room 3122
P 760.757.2121 x6247

Dean: Carlos Lopez
Building 4700
P 760.795.6809

Department: Social Science

Secretary: Dana Ledet
Office: Building 3100
P 760.795.6871
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Full-Time Faculty

Herschel Stern
Office: Oceanside, Room 3122
P 760.757.2121 x6247
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Associate Faculty

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