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In the end, you&#8217;ll graduate with a broad understanding of physical and human elements that comprise this field of study.<\/p>\n<p>Those who excel in the program may consider applying to Clark&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.clarku.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=32&amp;poid=6372&amp;returnto=2750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Accelerated B.A.\/Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (GIScience)\">Accelerated B.A.\/Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (GIScience)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a class=\"arrow-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/programs\/majors-minors\/geography\/\" aria-label=\"View University Overview: Major or Minor in Geography\">View University Overview: Major or Minor in Geography<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why study geography at Clark University? 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