The MajorThe Geography major combines a solid grounding in required courses with the maximum opportunity to shape an individual program serving personal interests and career intentions. Students should consult with their faculty adviser to ensure that a sound individual program is developed. All seven degree choices share a 20 credit Geography Core Curriculum which establishes a foundation in Geography and builds job-related skills such as GIS and statistical analysis, professional writing, and field research design and methodology. Each concentration option in BA degree program includes the core curriculum plus an upper-division concentration. A minimum of a 2.000 average in the courses applied to the Geography major is required for graduation. The Junior Year Writing requirement is fulfilled by enrolling in GEOGRAPH 314. Geography Core Curriculum Requirements for both the B.A. Geography (all concentrations) and the B.S. Geography Degrees (20 credits)Introductory Courses (8 cr):
Skills and Techniques (12 cr):
plus one of the following:
Upper-Division Elective Courses (21 cr): Students take 21 credits in Geography courses numbered 200 and above. These courses are chosen in consultation with the chief undergraduate adviser and are organized by concentration as follows: B.A. Geography, Human Geography ConcentrationIn addition to the Geography Core Curriculum courses, students take 21 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses are chosen in consultation with the chief undergraduate adviser. Up to two courses may be approved cognate courses. Students may choose electives from the methods and skills courses (see list above) which they have not used to fulfill those requirements, may use any other GEOGRAPH courses, and may also take cognate elective courses outside of the Geography Program with the approval of the undergraduate advisor. Up to 3 credits may be independent study and an additional 3 credits may be senior thesis credits. B.A. Geography, Environmental Geography and Sustainability ConcentrationIn addition to the Geography Core Curriculum courses (20 credits), students take 21 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses include: Environmental Geography and Sustainability Core Course (3 cr):
Environmental Geography and Sustainability Elective Courses (choose 3; 9 cr):
Other environmental studies/sustainability classes, such as courses in natural resource management, sustainable communities, economics, history or politics numbered 200+, with approval. Upper Division Elective Courses: Students take 9 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses are chosen in consultation with the chief undergraduate adviser. At least 6 of these elective credits must be in Geography courses. Students may choose electives from the core courses or methods and skills courses (see lists above) which they have not used to fulfill those requirements, may use any other GEOGRAPH courses, and may also take elective cognate courses outside of the Geography Program with the approval of the Chief Undergraduate Adviser. Up to 3 credits may be independent study and an additional 3 credits may be senior thesis credits. B.A. Geography, Climate Change and Society ConcentrationIn addition to the Geography Core Curriculum courses (20 credits), students take 21 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses include: Climate Change and Society Core Courses (6 cr):
Climate and Society Elective Courses (choose two courses; 6 cr):
Other climate-centered social science/humanities classes, such as history, politics, or literature, numbered 200+, with approval of the Chief Undergraduate Adviser. Upper Division Elective Courses: Students take 9 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses are chosen in consultation with the chief undergraduate adviser. At least 6 of these elective credits must be in Geography courses. Students may choose electives from the core courses or methods and skills courses (see lists above) which they have not used to fulfill those requirements, may use any other GEOGRAPH courses, and may also take elective cognate courses outside of the Geography Program with the approval of the Chief Undergraduate Adviser. Up to 3 credits may be independent study and an additional 3 credits may be senior thesis credits. B.A. Geography, Globalization and International Studies ConcentrationIn addition to the Geography Core Curriculum courses (20 credits), students take 21 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses include: International Experience Requirement: Students must complete at least 6 of the credits for the degree (in any category except junior writing and integrative experience) in conjunction with a study-abroad program, internship, experiential learning program or other appropriate international academic experience involving a period of residence outside the United States. These courses are chosen in consultation with, and must be approved by, the Chief Undergraduate Adviser. Globalization and International Studies Required Courses (6 cr)
Globalization Elective Courses (choose 2 courses; 6 cr)
Other globally-based social science/humanities classes, such as history, politics, or literature, numbered 200+, with approval of the Chief Undergraduate Adviser. World Regional Elective Courses (choose 2; 6 cr)
Other region-based social science/humanities classes, such as history, politics, or literature, numbered 200+, with approval of the Chief Undergraduate Adviser. B.A. Geography, Urban Geography ConcentrationIn addition to the Geography Core Curriculum courses (20 credits), students take 21 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses include: Urban Geography Required Core Courses (6 cr):
Urban Geography Elective Courses (choose 2; 1 may be a cognate course) (6 cr):
Other urban-centered social science/humanities classes, such as sustainable communities, architecture, history, politics, or literature, numbered 200+, with approval of the Chief Undergraduate Adviser. Upper-Division Elective Courses (9 credits): Students take 9 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses are chosen in consultation with the chief undergraduate adviser. One course may be an approved cognate course. B.A. Geography, Geographic Information Science and Technology ConcentrationIn addition to the Geography Core Curriculum courses (20 credits), students take 21 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses include: GIST Required Core Courses (3 Courses; 6 credits – one of these courses can count for one of the requirements for “skills and techniques” in the Geography Core Curriculum):
Upper-Division Elective Courses (2-3 courses; 9 cr): Students take 8 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses are chosen in consultation with the chief undergraduate adviser. At least 6 of these elective credits must be in GEOGRAPH courses. Students may choose electives from any of the above courses which they have not used to fulfill requirements or may use any other GEOGRAPH courses. They may also take cognate elective courses outside Program with the approval of the undergraduate adviser. Up to 3 credits may be independent study and an additional 3 credits may be senior thesis credits. Requirements for the B.S. Degree in Physical GeographyIn addition to the courses in the Geography Core Curriculum, B.S. students take 21 additional credits of electives (including 9 credits in physical geography) and 18-31 credits of supporting general science/geociences courses as follows: Three advanced physical geography courses (9 cr), including:
and an additional advanced physical geography course, such as:
Upper division geography electives (12 cr): In addition to the Geography Core Curriculum courses, the advanced physical geography courses, and the supporting science courses, B.S. students in Geography take 12 credits in Geography/cognate courses numbered 200 and above. These courses are chosen in consultation with the chief undergraduate adviser. Up to two courses may be approved cognate courses. Students may choose electives from the methods and skills courses (see list above) which they have not used to fulfill those requirements, may use any other GEOGRAPH courses, and may also take cognate elective courses outside of the Geography Program with the approval of the undergraduate advisor. Up to 3 credits may be independent study and an additional 3 credits may be senior thesis credits. Supporting General Science Courses (18-24 cr):
General Geoscience Courses (7 cr):
|
