Geography | Samford University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningActive LearningLearning StrategiesComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

English LanguageGeographyEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologyMathematics

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionNear Vision

Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, e
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGeographic information system

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCathode ray tube CRT projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesData loggersDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersDigitizersGlobal positioning system GPS receivers

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1064.00	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Advanced topical lectures integrating geospatial technology, quantitative methods, and theoretical frameworks — develop and deliver autonomously to graduate seminars and upper-division courses at a research university.
Multi-course curriculum — design and revise across undergraduate and graduate levels, ensuring coherent scaffolding of geographic knowledge domains and transferable skills.
Peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and electronic scholarly media — produce and publish independently, advancing knowledge within a specialized geography subdiscipline.
Complex student research projects, theses, and dissertations — evaluate with expert judgment, providing substantive mentorship that guides graduate students through non-routine scholarly challenges.
Comprehensive examination programs — architect, administer, and assess at the program level, delegating components strategically to teaching assistants while preserving academic standards.
Emerging developments in geography — synthesize continuously from literature, conferences, and collegial networks, translating new knowledge directly into instructional and research practice.
Seminar-level scholarly discussions — initiate and moderate on contested geographic problems, drawing on social perceptiveness to balance participant dynamics and deepen intellectual inquiry.
GIS platforms and analytical or scientific software — apply at an expert level to conduct original spatial research and teach advanced geospatial methods to graduate students.
Interdisciplinary problem sets integrating geography, sociology, mathematics, and environmental science — construct and guide students through, modeling complex problem-solving in an academic research context.
Student performance data and institutional assessment records — analyze systematically to identify learning gaps and refine course effectiveness across an entire geography program.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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