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Geography B.A.

The geography undergraduate program addresses urban dynamics around the world, environmental issues in the present and the past, environmental science, cultural politics, globalization and more.
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About this Program

Through engaging coursework, you can learn to:

  • Recognize global, political and economic patterns and relationships.
  • Understand similarities and differences across cultures and institutions.
  • Use research tools, analytical techniques and presentation skills to explain and interpret contemporary issues relevant in the field of geography.

Students have the option to join the Environment and Sustainability Living Learning Community.

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Program Information

Degree Type

Major

Outcome

B.A.

Modality

In-person

College or School

Career Path

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Curriculum

Core requirements for the major include at least 30 credit hours of geography courses, and it pairs well with a number of second degree options for students interested in other areas of the social sciences, communications, engineering and more.

  • Three required introductory courses
  • One advanced techniques course
  • Six advanced courses from one of five tracks

Geography majors are strongly encouraged to take their upper-division electives within one of five tracks:

  • Physical Geography and Landscape Dynamics
  • Environment and Society
  • Globalization, Development and Citizenship
  • Urban Space, Justice and Culture
  • Geographic Information Sciences and Geospatial Technology

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    Gain a solid foundation of how the Earth system works through this flexible program meant for students whose ultimate goal is to apply their Earth sciences background to other fields.

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