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Dec 22, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Geography, BA
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A Bachelor of Arts with a major in geography gives you the knowledge and skills to study and address environmental problems associated with climate change, natural disasters, population growth, public health and urban sprawl. 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 Arts 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 human geography; one course from earth science; one course from techniques; and three electives from any group.
GEOG 4900 and GEOG 4920 can be applied to any group.
Other course requirements
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.
Other requirements
A minimum grade of C in all major courses is required for graduation. 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
Year 4
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Geography Combined Groups |
3 hours |
GEOG 4800 - Geography Capstone |
3 hours |
Geography Combined Groups |
3 hours |
Geography Combined Groups |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Elective |
3 hours |
Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
Elective - advanced |
3 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
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