Undergraduate Geography and Certificate Advising

Advisor: Dr. Linna Li
Email: Linna.Li@csulb.edu

Book an Undergraduate Advising Appointment

Advising Office Hours (in-person or virtual via Zoom):

Undergraduate advising is an important part of your journey through the Geography bachelor’s degree. During advising appointments, we will focus on your individual academic plan, coursework requirements, minor and certificate advising, and ensuring that you are on a path toward completing your degree and gaining the skills, expertise, and experiences toward your future career and educational goals. 

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below and the associated resources before booking an advising appointment for these specific issues. 

Advising FAQ:

I’m curious about graduate school, where can I find resources?

• Graduate Student Resource Center: https://www.csulb.edu/graduate-studies-resource-center

I’m looking for career advising and help with resumes, cover letters, and professional interviews, who should I ask?

• CSULB Career Development Center: http://www.careers.csulb.edu/
• Career “Tip of the Week”: https://www.pinterest.ca/csulbcdc/tip-of-the-week/

I need help finding an internship and/or have questions about the internship class, where should I look?

• CSULB Career Center Internship Advice: http://www.careers.csulb.edu/students/internships_prepare.htm
• CSULB Geography Internship course: https://cla.csulb.edu/departments/geography/internships/
• Previous Internship placements: https://cla.csulb.edu/departments/geography/internships/internship-organizations/
• College of Liberal Arts Internship Advice & Professional Development Opportunities: https://cla.csulb.edu/clainternships/

MA Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Advising

Advisor: Dr. Gary Hytrek
Email:  Gary.Hytrek@csulb.edu
Office: FO5-232
Spring 2022 Advising Hours (via Zoom until February 14, by appointment):

Masters of Science in Geographic Information Science (MSGISci) Advising

Advisor and Program Director: Dr. Suzanne Perlitsh Wechsler
Phone: 562-985-2356
Email: Suzanne.Wechsler@csulb.edu
Office: PH1-210
Spring 2022 Advising Hours:

Please email to set times.  Appointments are encouraged.