Dr. Carlos A. Morales-Ramírez

Dr. Carlos A. Morales-Ramirez Headshot

Title: Assistant Professor
Location: 527 BPM Center
Email: CMorales-Ramirez@wcupa.edu
Phone: 610-436-2683
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Biography

Dr. Carlos A. Morales-Ramírez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning. He has taught in-person and online courses in various areas of geography at West Chester University. Dr. Morales-Ramírez has also taught courses in World Regional Geography, Introduction to Geography, Introduction to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems, Global Perspectives in Sustainability, and Introduction to Social Sciences, in Spanish and English, at other universities. His research focuses on geography education, with a focus on biogeography curriculum. He has also published research in biogeography, species distribution modelling, and vexillology.

Education

  • Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction, West Chester University, EGD: 2025
  • Ph.D., Geography, National University of Singapore, 2022
  • M.A., Geography, West Chester University, 2016
  • M.S., Geography Education, University of Oregon, 2015
  • B.A., Geography, University of Puerto Rico (Rio Piedras Campus), 2013

Areas of Expertise

  • Biogeography
  • Geography Education
  • Vexillology
  • General Geography
  • Curriculum & Instruction

Relevant Professional/Applied Experience

  • AP Human Geography Reader, College Board, 2023 – present 

Recent Publications/Journals/Books

Professional and Community Engagement

Campus Committee:

  • Member, GEO Advisory Council

Classes Regulary Taught

  • GEO 101: World Geography
  • GEO 102: Physical Geography
  • GEO 103: Human Geography
  • GEO 104: Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics
  • GEO 225: Introduction to Maps and Remote Sensing
  • GEO 302: Geography of Latin America
  • GEO 332: Environmental Crises
  • GEO 341: Landscape Ecology