Geography Programs
B.A. Geography - Minor Required
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Geography is designed for students who are interested in directly entering the geography workforce. Students typically choose a minor in arts and sciences or business studies.
Core Requirements
- Geog 32-201 Maps and Map Interpretation (3)
- Geog 32-221 Economic Geography (3)
- Geog 32-340 Geography of North America (3)
- Geog 32-410 Geographic Thought and Research Methods (3)
- Geog 32-499 Senior Seminar (1)
B.S. Geography - Minor Required
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Geography is designed for students who are interested in entering the graduate schools or geography workforce. Students typically choose a minor in arts and sciences or business studies.
Core Requirements
- Geog 32-201 Maps and Map Interpretation (3)
- Geog 32-221 Economic Geography (3)
- Geog 32-340 Geography of North America (3)
- Geog 32-410 Geographic Thought and Research Methods (3)
- Geog 32-499 Senior Seminar (1)
B.S. Geographic Information Systems - Comprehensive
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Geographic Information Systems (comprehensive) is designed for students who are interested in spatial technology related career paths, including cartography, remote sensing, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and GPS (Global Positioning System). Core requirements cover basic spatial technology related topics. In addition, students could choose areas of emphasis according to their interests or needs.
Core Requirements
- Geog 32-201 Maps and Map Interpretation (3)
- Geog 32-207 GPS Fundamentals (3)
- Geog 32-221 Economic Geography (3)
- Geog 32-362 Cartography (3)
- Geog 32-363 Remote Sensing (3)
- Geog 32-365 Geographic Information Systems (3)
- Geog 32-410 Geographic Thought and Research Methods (3)
- Geog 32-465 Introduction to Customized GIS (3)
- Geog 32-499 Senior Seminar (1)
- Geog 32-565 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3)
- CSIS 44-140 Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic (3)
- CSIS 44-346 Database Applications (1)
Additional Requirements for Data and Technology Emphasis
- CSIS 44-141 Computer Programming I (3)
- CSIS 44-241 Computer Programming II (3)
- CSIS 44-460 Database Systems (3)
Additional Requirements for Geographic Emphasis
- Geog 32-522 Urban Geography (3)
Additional Requirements for Earth Technology Emphasis
- Geol 27-360 Environmental Geology (4)
- Geol 27-515 Environmental Regulations (2)
Additional Requirements for Civil/Public Emphasis
- Geog 32-522 Urban Geography (3)
- PolS 34-355 Economic Development (3)