Teaching of Cartography in the current Degrees in Geography in the Spanish High Education

Abstract

This study deals with the teaching of Cartography in the current degrees related to Geography in the high education in Spain. A 26-degrees database was compiled considering those where there was one subject in Cartography at least. The results show a very dissimilar condition, mainly, among the degree in Geography, as well as the necessity in increasing the presence of Cartography subjects to face the new and challenging competencies to be achieve by the future researchers, teachers, and professionals in Geography.