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Our department provides a wide range of dynamic academic programs, including: a Bachelor of Arts and a Master's degree in Geography; a Bachelor of Science degree in Geographic Information Science; a Masters in Public Administration; and the only accredited Master's in Urban Planning program in Silicon Valley. In addition, we offer an Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Development and several other advanced certificate programs for professionals. Our students benefit from the expertise of faculty who are prominent scholars across disciplines including architecture, communication, economics, history, public policy, and sociology. The University’s location in Northern California's largest city and one of the world's great metropolitan areas enriches the educational experience in our career-focused programs. Our department has established enduring collaborations with industry, government, and community partners. Students who have graduated from our programs have achieved professional success in a wide range of organizations, including prominent Silicon Valley companies, government entities, and non-profit organizations located in the Bay Area and beyond.
