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Our department provides a diverse range of captivating academic programs, which includes: a Bachelor of Arts and a Master's degree in Geography; a Bachelor of Science program in Geographic Information Science; Master's degrees in Geography and the sole accredited Master's program in Urban Planning within the Silicon Valley. In addition, we offer several Advanced Certificate Programs. Our students benefit from the expertise of faculty who are prominent scholars from several academic disciplines, such as: architecture, communication, economics, history, public policy, and sociology. The University’s location in one of Northern California's greatest metropolises 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.
SJSU is located on the traditional territory of the Muwekma Ohlone people, in the 'Valley of Heart's Delight' on the southern end of the San Francisco Bay.