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Mar 25, 2025
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geography with a concentration in Environmental Studies, BS
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A Bachelor of Science with a major in geography and a concentration in environmental studies focuses on the complex interactions between the environment and society. With this concentration, students will develop skills to address both the natural and social aspects of environmental issues.
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Hours required and general/college requirements
A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the in the section of this catalog and the requirements (excluding foreign language). Major requirements, 36 hours
A minimum grade of C is required in all major courses to graduate with a major in this department. Required courses, 12 hours
Environmental studies concentration, 24 hours
Earth science
Choose three courses, one course in three of the four areas. (Courses can only count for one area.) Other course requirements
Electives
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the . 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 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | | 3 hours | | Total | 15 hours | Total | 15 hours | Year 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | | | | | | | | | | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | Human Geography elective-advanced | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | Techniques elective-advanced | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | Elective | 3 hours | | Total | 15 hours | Total | 15 hours | Year 3 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | | Additional Science option | 3 hours | Earth Science elective-advanced | 3 hours | | Earth Science elective-advanced | 3 hours | Techniques elective-advanced | 3 hours | | Human Geography elective-advanced | 3 hours | Elective | 3 hours | | Elective | 3 hours | Elective | 3 hours | | Elective | 3 hours | Elective-advanced | 3 hours | | Total | 15 hours | Total | 15 hours | Year 4 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | | Earth Science elective-advanced | 3 hours | | | | Human Geography elective-advanced | 3 hours | Environmental elective-advanced | 3 hours | | Elective | 3 hours | Elective | 3 hours | | Elective-advanced | 3 hours | Elective | 3 hours | | Elective-advanced | 3 hours | Elective-advanced | 3 hours | | Total | 15 hours | Total | 15 hours | |
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