University Catalog 2025-2026
Department of Geography, Geology, and Environment
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Office
Location: 4067C King Hall
Phone: (323) 343-2220
Website: Department of Geography, Geology, and Environment
Chair
Department Chair: Edward Eivers
Email: eeivers@calstatela.edu
Phone: (323) 343-2400
The Faculty
Professors: Andre Ellis, Jennifer Garrison, Barry Hibbs, , Jingjing Li, Jeffrey Underwood, Hengchun Ye.
Associate Professors: Kristine Bezdecny, Joshua Kelly.
Assistant Professors: Micheal Beland, Jessica Bremner, Alireza Farahmand.
Emeriti: Alan A. Colville, Perry L. Ehlig, Sin Fong Han, Richard W. Hurst, John A. Kirchner, Vincent Mazzucchelli, Robert F. Meade, Ali Modarres, Gary Novak, John D. Rees, Robert J. Stull.
Overview
The Department of Geography, Geology and Environment offers three undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Geography, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geology, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Natural Science or Applied Science. In addition to BA and BS degree offerings, the department also offers minors in Geography, Geology, Natural Science, Science Teaching Preparation, and Urban Studies for students majoring in other fields. The department offers undergraduate certificates in Geographic Information Systems and Natural Science and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Geographic Information Systems. The department also offers graduate programs leading to a Master of Science degree in Geological Sciences and Master of Science degree in Environmental Science. Finally, the department offers credentials for three teaching programs: Geological Science, Natural Science, and Natural Science Subject Matter.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography is designed to provide students with an understanding of the world’s physical and cultural environments. The program provides a foundation in the theory and practice of contemporary geography, with emphasis on a variety of applied and technical skills that will enhance a student’s career opportunities. Cal State LA’s Geography program empowers students to navigate the complexities of our contemporary world and prepares them to contribute meaningfully to their local communities and to our interconnected global society. Geography graduates are employed in a wide variety of fields, including Local, State, and Federal Governments, Non-Governmental Organizations, and Private Industry.
The Geology B.S. degree program is designed to provide in-depth study of Earth materials, structures, and processes for professional work in fields such as geology, engineering geology, hydrogeology, economic geology, or graduate study. Geology graduates are employed in a wide variety of fields ranging from Local, State, and Federal Government, Environmental Services, Higher Education, and Natural Resources.
The Natural Science Program emphasize the interrelationships among the natural science disciplines, including biology, chemistry, geoscience, and physics & astronomy. Because the degree programs in Natural Science provide broad training across several science disciplines, career opportunities for persons with the degree span a wide range. The rapid pace of scientific and technical advances makes a broad understanding of science valuable to careers in education, academia, business, government, law, medicine, nonprofit organizations (e.g., museums, private foundations), and other fields. A degree in Natural Science also serves as a solid foundation for additional training, such as a teaching credential, law degree, medical degree that is often required for more advanced career positions.
ProgramsBachelor of ArtsBachelor of ScienceMinorMaster of ArtsMaster of ScienceUndergraduate CertificatePost-Baccalaureate CertificateCredentialCoursesEnvironmental Science (Graduate)Environmental Science (Undergraduate)Geography (Graduate)Geography (Undergraduate)Geological Sciences (Graduate)Geological Sciences (Undergraduate)Page: 1
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