Geography

At a Glance

Weather and Climate • Economic Geography • GIS • Culture • Population • Political Geography

“Geography is unique in linking the social sciences and natural sciences together. There are two main branches of geography: human geography and physical geography. Human geography is concerned with the spatial aspects of human existence. Physical geographers study patterns of climates, landforms, vegetation, soils and water. Geographers use many tools and techniques in their work and geographic technologies, including GIS, are increasingly among the most important emerging fields for understanding our complex world.” – From the American Association of Geographers (AAG)

LLCC has a weather station on top of Sangamon Hall at the Springfield campus. It provides data points for geographic studies and that you can follow for your own interest. From a camera view looking north over Lake Macoupin to the current temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, precipitation and more. Hourly observations, daily observations and stations graphs are also available. 

Degrees & Certs

The geography program at LLCC has a partnership agreement with several colleges including SIUE, EIU and ISU.

LLCC offers an associate degree program in geography to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university, and a certificate of completion in geographic information systems (GIS).

Job Outlook

Weather and Climate

  • Climate change analyst
  • Weatherization installer and technician
  • Meteorologist

Economic Geography

  • Transportation manager
  • Market researcher
  • Business developer
  • Real estate appraiser

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  • Geospatial analyst
  • GIS developer
  • GIS analyst
  • Transportation planner
  • Environmental consultant

Cultural Geography

  • Tour guide and escort
  • Area, ethnic and cultural studies teacher
  • Historic preservationist

Population Geography

  • Market analyst
  • Real estate appraiser/assessor
  • Urban and regional planner

Political Geography

  • Community organizer
  • Policy consultant
  • Lobbyist

Cost

Geography (GEG) classes have standard tuition rates. For the 2023-2024 academic year (fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024), these classes have an in-district rate of $137 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.

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Getting Started

Explore available geography classes in LoggerCentral.

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