The Louisiana State University Department of Geography and Anthropology is a national leader in education and research. From climate change to forensics, students enrolled in the GandA program study a wide range of topics, obtain a unique set of technical skills and become globally competitive job seekers upon graduation. You are naturally curious about exploring world geography and how new technologies will help us understand culture and our physical landscape. You will feel right at home as a geography major. Take advantage of the special emphases in Latin American and East Asian geography. Get heavily involved in hands-on research projects and the student-run Geography and Anthropology Society.As one of the truly multidisciplinary Departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University, the mission of the Department of Geography and Anthropology is to be a national leader in high quality research and productivity; challenge undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development in preparation for academic, public, and private sector job markets; and to preserve, generate, disseminate, and apply geographical and anthropological knowledge for the benefit of Louisiana and the Nation.Possible Careers Coastal restoration specialist Field manager in a state or federal agency Resource manager Satellite GIS and mapping specialist