Geography BA - Landscape Studies

California State University - Chico

The option in landscape studies explores cultural and physical landscapes and the natural processes and diverse cultures that have shaped them. You learn to examine landscapes from the perspectives of physical and human geography at scales that range from local to global. Topics include climate patterns, vegetation, and landforms, combined with an understanding of societal trends such as urban expansion and migration, to demonstrate how landscapes are a synthesis of human and natural environments of the past, present, and future. Field-based learning strengthens your ability to observe, interpret, and engage with real-world environmental and social issues. You learn to recognize and draw from the knowledge of diverse communities and places to guide thoughtful stewardship and planning.