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Nov 28, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geography, BS
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The University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee approved a change to this program during the academic year. Please refer to the Catalog Addendum for more information.
A Bachelor of Science with a major in geography gives you the knowledge and skills to study and address environmental problems associated with population growth, urban sprawl, climate change, natural disasters and public health. This degree is highly marketable and offers an advantage in an increasingly competitive job market.
Degree requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science with a major in geography.
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Major requirements, 36 hours
A minimum grade of C is required in all courses counting toward the major.
Required courses, 12 hours
Other courses in the major
Three courses from earth science; one course from human geography; two courses from techniques; and two electives from any group.
GEOG 4900 and GEOG 4920 can be applied to any group.
Other course requirements
And one additional science course:
Electives
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements . Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information, see an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
Four-year degree plan (example)
The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Geography Earth Science Group |
3 hours |
Geography Earth Science Group |
3 hours |
Geography Techniques Group |
3 hours |
Geography Earth Science Group |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Geography Techniques Group |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
Year 4
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Geography Combined Groups |
3 hours |
GEOG 4800 - Geography Capstone |
3 hours |
Geography Human Geography Group |
3 hours |
Geography Combined Groups |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
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