The Human Geography Specialization provides a broad framework of ideas and theories regarding the spatial organization of human phenomena (for example cities, business/industry location, cultural patterns, transportation, economic patterns, land use, the built environment) in addition to coursework in industry standard location analysis techniques. The common thread through the course oerings in this specialization is the focus on understanding human-created geographic patterns on the earth's surface, and the methods which can be used to document and analyze these patterns. The knowledge base acquired in this specialization prepares students to understand and analyze urban development, business/industry location, cultural patterns, transportation accessibility, and economic development patterns. Students mastering the human geographic knowledge and analysis techniques in this specialization will be well prepared to obtain employment as location analysts, economic development professionals, demographic analysts, research analysts, or to gain admission to graduate programs.