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Program Overview
The Human Geography program at UTSC is at the cutting edge of explorations into the spatiality of human activity and social inequalities. Human Geography is well placed to explore aspects of globalization, the complex relationships between society and the natural environment, as well as the social and economic issues of human land use and settlement. Students of Geography will find that it is an exciting and innovative program of study that can lead to a wide variety of careers in government, civil society and the private sector.
Complementary Programs: Major and Minor Programs in City Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Sciences, International Development Studies
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
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Manipulate and map geographic data
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Understand natural and social processes
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Spatial aspects of social marginalization
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Activism and resistance as spatial phenomena
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How land and environment are understood, produced and contested
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Knowledge of capitalist processes
2. Careers for Graduates
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Policy Analyst
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Urban Planner
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Research or Outreach Coordinator in NGOs
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Sustainability Coordinator
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Mapping/Data Analyst in Planning/ Construction
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GIS Analyst in Transportation Services
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Development Worker in Non-Profits
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Tourism Information Officer in Travel Services
3. Further Education
- Geography
- Urban Planning
- Education
- Sustainability/Environment
- Public Service & Administration
- Marketing
Program Pathway
Year 1 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY:
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY | |
DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
METHODS: |
DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
APPLICATIONS:
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact: Marishka Pereira, 416-208-4811, marishka.pereira@utoronto.ca utsc.utoronto.ca/geography/humangeography
- Human Geography Librarian: Sarah Shujah, 416-287-7491, sarah.shujah@utoronto.ca
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213 | 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157 | 416-208-4760
- Geography and City Studies Students Association (GCSSA)