Bachelor’s Degree Programs <p><strong>Mapping your future.</strong></p> <p>If you’re wondering how to become an urban planner, what degree you need for GIS careers or which major is best for emergency management planning or conservation jobs, you might want to consider geography and geology.</p> <p>This is a vast field covering human and physical geography; it explores cultures, landscapes and civic engagement — from digging up fossils to mapping the world’s natural resources.</p> <p>UW-Whitewater’s programs provide you with the foundational knowledge and technical skills you need for rewarding and in-demand jobs.</p> <p>The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that through 2033, the need for urban and regional planners will grow 4% and demand for GIS professionals/cartographers will increase by 3%, a rate as fast as the average occupation.</p> False Arrow