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Regional and Environmental Development Geography

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Regional and Environmental Development Geography

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Degree Awarded

Geographer

Schedule

Daytime

Methodology

Theoretical–Practical

Duration

Ten (10) Semesters

Basic Program Information

Qualified Registration: Agreement No. 037 of September 17, 1996.

SNIES Code: 4493

Program Coordinator: Tulio Andrés Clavijo Gallego

Admission Frequency: Annually

Number of Academic Credits: 170

Faculty to which the program belongs: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Mode: In-person

Supervised by the Ministry of National Education

Program Overview

As its name suggests, the Regional and Environmental Development Geography Program is designed to provide scientific and professional training for researchers in geography, with a focus on regional and environmental development. It offers in-depth training in research techniques, applied experiences, and theoretical and methodological content, leading to a solid academic foundation.

Studying Regional and Environmental Development Geography is an excellent career choice for those with a strong interest in understanding society–nature relationships and how these relationships manifest in contemporary contexts through territorial planning, natural resource management, environmental risk assessment, spatial analysis, watershed management, and all the factors that shape the social construction of territories.

PDF – Learn about the program’s macro-curriculum and requirements

Program General Objective

To train geographers with a comprehensive understanding of the region and the environment, equipped with the skills to research, advise, manage, and administer various aspects related to sustainable development policies and plans that promote human well-being.

Specific Objectives

Train professionals with a scientific foundation in the discipline of geography, enabling them to propose socioeconomic development alternatives.
Contribute to the training of geographers who can understand nature–society relationships as an integrated whole in order to support conservation, prevention, and management.
Promote the study and critical analysis of the relationship between economic development and conservation and protection to ensure the present and future well-being of the population.

Professional Profile

Conduct regional and environmental research and studies from a geographical perspective to support local, regional, and national development.
Design and conduct disaster risk studies and develop risk management strategies.
Conduct research and develop comprehensive watershed planning and management plans.
Conduct environmental studies with a sustainability focus.
Manage spatial information through geotechnologies.
Conduct research on population, economic, cultural, and political dynamics within territories.
Conduct urban studies to understand the processes and trends associated with city growth.
Conduct land-use planning studies to support project planning and management.

Occupational Profile

The professional profile of geographers at the University of Cauca is geared toward active participation in regional and environmental development projects. Their career opportunities also extend to conducting regional analyses in the social, economic, demographic, urban, and land-use planning fields; environmental impact assessments; watershed studies; disaster risk assessment and management; spatial analysis using geotechnologies; and geographical research into the population, economic, cultural, and political dynamics present within territories.