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The Department of Geography & Anthropology at Cal Poly Pomona is pleased to have you drop by. We currently offer a bachelor of science degree in two disciplines: Anthropology and Geography. A third degree program, Social Sciences, is currently available but will cease accepting majors after spring quarter 2013.
The Anthropology program aims at the scientific study of the peoples of the world, past and present, in the broadest possible sense: their total biological and cultural heritage. The program includes two tracks: General and Cultural Resource Management.
The Geography program is designed to provide an understanding of humanity's cultural and physical environments by examining the dynamic systems (both natural and human) through which these diverse settings are changed or sustained. The program includes three tracks: General, Environmental Geography and Geographic Information Systems.
The Social Sciences program examines all aspects of human existence, from human origins to the latest election returns. The program has only one track: General and will cease to accept majors after spring quarter 2013.
Please explore our website to find out more about us!
NEWS!
Wayne Abbott Swenson Scholarship available for Geography Majors
These two scholarships of $750.00 each are available only to Geography majors who will be a full-time Cal Poly sophmore, junior or senior during AY 2013-2014. The minimum GPA is 3.25. Application Deadline is May 19, 2013.
Cecil Brown Scholarship available for Anthropology, Geography & Social Sciences Majors
This scholarship is available to Anthropology, Geography and Social Sciences majors as well as other majors in the College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences. Applicants must be a full-time Cal Poly sophmore, junior or senior during AY 2013-2014. The minimum GPA is 3.25.
To find our more information about either of these scholarships, go to:
https://scholarships.dsa.csupomona.edu/STARS/Default.aspx
To quickly find the Wayne Abbott Swenson Scholarships, enter "Wayne" in the Scholarship Name box. To find the Cecil Brown Scholarship, enter "Cecil" in the the Scholarship Name box.
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Advising
Students in the Department of Geography and Anthropology (or thinking about joining) should consult with their advisors on a quarterly basis. For more information, click HERE.
Major and Minor Plans
Information on the requirements for a Major or a Minor in Anthropology, Geography or Social Science are given on Curriculum Sheets. (Please note that the Social Sciences major will cease accepting students after the spring 2013 quarter.) Click Here to connect to the Curriculum Sheet and Roadmaps page of this website. Details on accessing the Curriculum Sheets are given there.
Course Availability
Planning your schedule is a challenge. You can find out which courses will be offered in the department during this year and upcoming years if you click HERE, then scroll down and open up the "Planned Course Offerings" for each discipline.
Scholarships
The Department of Geography and Anthropology offers several scholarships each year as does C.L.A.S.S. To find out more, click HERE.
Student Club
Students in the Department of Geography and Anthropology participate in an active club. To obtain information about current officers, click HERE.
Contact Information
Chair: Dr. Lin Wu
Administrative Assistant: Cori Spencer
Building 5 - 150
3801 West Temple Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
Voice 909-869-3569
Fax 909-869-3586
(E-mail info on Faculty & Staff Page)
Center for Geographic Information Science Research
The Department of Geography & Anthropology interacts intensively with the Center for Geographic Information Science Research (CGISR). The Center serves as Cal Poly Pomona’s hub for geospatial analysis. Supported by 4 colleges-Environmental Design, Engineering, Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, and Science– the CGISR facility hosts interdisciplinary GIS instruction, research and projects in disciplines such as geography and anthropology, urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, biology, computer science, civil engineering and electrical and computer engineering. To find out more about the CGISR, visit their website: