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Geography: Degrees & Policies
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate: BA, Minor
Concentrations: Geographic Information Systems, Earth Systems Science, Urban and Regional Analysis, and International Business and World Trade
Combined: BA/MA in International Economic and Business Geographies
Graduate: MA, MS, PhD
Concentrations: Geographic Information Systems, Earth Systems Science, Urban and Regional Analysis, and International Business and World Trade
Combined: BA/MA in International Economic and Business Geographies
Graduate: MA, MS, PhD
Degree Options
Joint and double majors with other departments in the university are encouraged. Students interested in joint programs are advised to obtain up-to-date information from the departments involved and to contact the Director of Undergraduate studies in the relevant departments.
Students interested in geography are strongly encouraged to visit the department and talk with the director of undergraduate studies. Once students have been accepted as majors, they work with a department advisor and a program is worked out to suit individual student's needs and goals.
Students interested in geography are strongly encouraged to visit the department and talk with the director of undergraduate studies. Once students have been accepted as majors, they work with a department advisor and a program is worked out to suit individual student's needs and goals.
Advisement
Students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Transfer Policy
Prospective majors who have taken geography courses at another school that they believe are equivalent to courses offered by this department should contact the director of undergraduate studies to petition for acceptance of transfer geography credits.
Geography - B.A.
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in the prerequisite courses.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in the prerequisite courses.
Prerequisite Courses
Any two geography courses.
Required Courses
GEO 101 Earth Systems Science I
GEO 102 Introduction to Human Geography or GEO 103* Geography of Economic Systems
GEO 120 Maps and Mapping
GEO 410 Univariate Statistics in Geography (or another approved statistics course)
One computer science course
One 300/400-level course from each of the following specialty areas: Earth Systems Science; GIS and cartography; International business and world trade; Urban and regional analysis
*GEO 103 is mandatory for the five-year BA/MA program.
Summary
Total required credit hours for the major...39
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
GEO 102 Introduction to Human Geography or GEO 103* Geography of Economic Systems
GEO 120 Maps and Mapping
GEO 410 Univariate Statistics in Geography (or another approved statistics course)
One computer science course
One 300/400-level course from each of the following specialty areas: Earth Systems Science; GIS and cartography; International business and world trade; Urban and regional analysis
*GEO 103 is mandatory for the five-year BA/MA program.
Summary
Total required credit hours for the major...39
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR
Fall General education requirements
Spring General education requirements
SECOND YEAR
Fall Two or three lower-level geography courses (choose from GEO 101; GEO 102 or GEO 103; and GEO 120)
Spring One computer science course, two or three geography electives
THIRD YEAR
Fall GEO 410, two or three geography electives
Spring Two or three geography electives
FOURTH YEAR
Fall and Spring Remaining geography electives
Fall General education requirements
Spring General education requirements
SECOND YEAR
Fall Two or three lower-level geography courses (choose from GEO 101; GEO 102 or GEO 103; and GEO 120)
Spring One computer science course, two or three geography electives
THIRD YEAR
Fall GEO 410, two or three geography electives
Spring Two or three geography electives
FOURTH YEAR
Fall and Spring Remaining geography electives
Concentrations
Students pursuing a concentration complete all of the general geography requirements (above) as well as additional requirements for the concentration. To find out more about the concentrations, please see the following descriptions and/or contact the department.
Required Courses
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) AND CARTOGRAPHY
GEO 101; GEO 102 or GEO 103; GEO 120, GEO 381, GEO 410, GEO 411, GEO 481, and GEO 485
Two of the following: GEO 389, GEO 420, GEO 450-GEO 453, GEO 462, GEO 464, GEO 479, GEO 483, GEO 488, GEO 489
One 300/400-level course in each of the other three specialty areas
One of the following pairs of math courses: MTH 121 and MTH 122, or MTH 141 and MTH 142
Two computer courses: CSE 113 and CSE 114
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND WORLD TRADE
GEO 101; GEO 102 or GEO 103; GEO 120, GEO 330, GEO 333, GEO 334, GEO 410, GEO 411, GEO 419, GEO 425, GEO 460
One 300/400-level course in both the Earth Systems Science and GIS/cartography areas
ECO 181, ECO 182, ENG 101;
One computer science course
Two electives from the following: MGA 201, MGB 301, MGF 301, MGM 301, writing/communication courses, foreign language courses
Earth Systems Science
GEO 101; GEO 102 or GEO 103; GEO 106, GEO 120, GEO 347 or GEO 348; GEO 350; GEO 352 or GEO 356; GEO 410, GEO 435 or GEO 470, GEO 481 and two electives from GEO 200, GEO 201, GEO 345, GEO 347, GEO 348, GEO 352, GEO 356, GEO 435, GEO 440, GEO 444, GEO 445, GEO 449, GEO 454, GEO 470, GEO 479, GEO 483, GEO 499.
One 300/400-level elective from the Urban & Regional Analysis and International Business and World Trade specialization areas.
One Math course from: MTH 121 or MTH 141
One Two-course sequence from biology (BIO 200-201), chemistry (CHE 101-102), or physics (PHY 101-102).
URBAN AND REGIONAL ANALYSIS
CSE 113 and ECO 182
GEO 101, GEO 102, GEO 103, GEO 120, GEO 366, GEO 367, GEO 410, GEO 411, GEO 419, GEO 425, and GEO 460
One 300/400-level course in both the GIS/Cartography and Earth Systems Science areas
One of the following: GEO 496, GEO 497, GEO 499
Required Courses
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) AND CARTOGRAPHY
GEO 101; GEO 102 or GEO 103; GEO 120, GEO 381, GEO 410, GEO 411, GEO 481, and GEO 485
Two of the following: GEO 389, GEO 420, GEO 450-GEO 453, GEO 462, GEO 464, GEO 479, GEO 483, GEO 488, GEO 489
One 300/400-level course in each of the other three specialty areas
One of the following pairs of math courses: MTH 121 and MTH 122, or MTH 141 and MTH 142
Two computer courses: CSE 113 and CSE 114
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND WORLD TRADE
GEO 101; GEO 102 or GEO 103; GEO 120, GEO 330, GEO 333, GEO 334, GEO 410, GEO 411, GEO 419, GEO 425, GEO 460
One 300/400-level course in both the Earth Systems Science and GIS/cartography areas
ECO 181, ECO 182, ENG 101;
One computer science course
Two electives from the following: MGA 201, MGB 301, MGF 301, MGM 301, writing/communication courses, foreign language courses
Earth Systems Science
GEO 101; GEO 102 or GEO 103; GEO 106, GEO 120, GEO 347 or GEO 348; GEO 350; GEO 352 or GEO 356; GEO 410, GEO 435 or GEO 470, GEO 481 and two electives from GEO 200, GEO 201, GEO 345, GEO 347, GEO 348, GEO 352, GEO 356, GEO 435, GEO 440, GEO 444, GEO 445, GEO 449, GEO 454, GEO 470, GEO 479, GEO 483, GEO 499.
One 300/400-level elective from the Urban & Regional Analysis and International Business and World Trade specialization areas.
One Math course from: MTH 121 or MTH 141
One Two-course sequence from biology (BIO 200-201), chemistry (CHE 101-102), or physics (PHY 101-102).
URBAN AND REGIONAL ANALYSIS
CSE 113 and ECO 182
GEO 101, GEO 102, GEO 103, GEO 120, GEO 366, GEO 367, GEO 410, GEO 411, GEO 419, GEO 425, and GEO 460
One 300/400-level course in both the GIS/Cartography and Earth Systems Science areas
One of the following: GEO 496, GEO 497, GEO 499
Geography - B.A./M.A.
Specialization in International Economic and Business Geography
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite courses.
Two letters of recommendation from instructors of the prerequisite courses.
Two letters of recommendation from instructors of the prerequisite courses.
Advising Notes
Acceptance to the MA portion of this program requires submission of GRE scores. We recommend this be done between the third and fourth year.
Most of these courses are only offered once each year; therefore, students need to plan ahead to be certain that they enroll in the required courses during the appropriate semesters.
Students must apply to the department for full-time graduate status by fall of the fifth year.
Most of these courses are only offered once each year; therefore, students need to plan ahead to be certain that they enroll in the required courses during the appropriate semesters.
Students must apply to the department for full-time graduate status by fall of the fifth year.
Prerequisite Courses
GEO 103 and three additional geography courses.
Required Courses
ECO 181 Macroeconomics
ECO 182 Microeconomics
GEO 120 Maps and Mapping
GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business
GEO 333 Bases of World Commerce
GEO 334 International Environment & Commercial Problems
GEO 366 Urban Geography
GEO 389 Business Geographics
GEO 410 Univariate Statistics in Geography
GEO 411 Multivariate Statistics in Geography
GEO 419 Transportation and Society
GEO 425 Industrial Geography
GEO 497 Geography Honors Program
GEO 502 Survey Methods in Geography
GEO 531 Introduction to International Trade
GEO 625 Industrial Geography
GEO 631 Project Guidance or GEO 639 Special Topics in Trade
GEO 632 Macro Issues in Trade
GEO 634 World Regional and Cultural Systems
GEO 636 Spatial Problems of Multinational Corporations
GEO 640 Asia-Pacific Economy
GEO 680 Technology, Globalization, and Development
One approved undergraduate-level elective
Two approved graduate-level electives
Summary
Total required credit hours for the undergraduate portion...46
Total required credit hours for the BA/MA...79
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Refer to the Graduate School's policies and procedures manual for requirements for master's degree candidates.
Upon completion of undergraduate program requirements and all MA requirements, the combined degree is conferred at the end of the fifth year.
ECO 182 Microeconomics
GEO 120 Maps and Mapping
GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business
GEO 333 Bases of World Commerce
GEO 334 International Environment & Commercial Problems
GEO 366 Urban Geography
GEO 389 Business Geographics
GEO 410 Univariate Statistics in Geography
GEO 411 Multivariate Statistics in Geography
GEO 419 Transportation and Society
GEO 425 Industrial Geography
GEO 497 Geography Honors Program
GEO 502 Survey Methods in Geography
GEO 531 Introduction to International Trade
GEO 625 Industrial Geography
GEO 631 Project Guidance or GEO 639 Special Topics in Trade
GEO 632 Macro Issues in Trade
GEO 634 World Regional and Cultural Systems
GEO 636 Spatial Problems of Multinational Corporations
GEO 640 Asia-Pacific Economy
GEO 680 Technology, Globalization, and Development
One approved undergraduate-level elective
Two approved graduate-level electives
Summary
Total required credit hours for the undergraduate portion...46
Total required credit hours for the BA/MA...79
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Refer to the Graduate School's policies and procedures manual for requirements for master's degree candidates.
Upon completion of undergraduate program requirements and all MA requirements, the combined degree is conferred at the end of the fifth year.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR
Fall Four general education courses or electives
Spring Four general education courses or electives
SECOND YEAR
Fall ECO 181, GEO 103, GEO 330, two general education courses or electives
Spring ECO 182, GEO 120, GEO 333, two general education courses or electives
THIRD YEAR
Fall GEO 366, GEO 389, GEO 410, one general education course or elective
Spring GEO 334, GEO 411, GEO 419, GEO 425, one general education course or elective
FOURTH YEAR
Fall GEO 490, GEO 531, GEO 632, one general education course or approved undergraduate-level elective
Spring GEO 625, GEO 636, one general education course or approved undergraduate-level elective, one approved graduate-level elective
FIFTH YEAR
Fall GEO 502, GEO 634, GEO 680, one approved graduate-level elective
Spring GEO 631 or GEO 639; GEO 640
Fall Four general education courses or electives
Spring Four general education courses or electives
SECOND YEAR
Fall ECO 181, GEO 103, GEO 330, two general education courses or electives
Spring ECO 182, GEO 120, GEO 333, two general education courses or electives
THIRD YEAR
Fall GEO 366, GEO 389, GEO 410, one general education course or elective
Spring GEO 334, GEO 411, GEO 419, GEO 425, one general education course or elective
FOURTH YEAR
Fall GEO 490, GEO 531, GEO 632, one general education course or approved undergraduate-level elective
Spring GEO 625, GEO 636, one general education course or approved undergraduate-level elective, one approved graduate-level elective
FIFTH YEAR
Fall GEO 502, GEO 634, GEO 680, one approved graduate-level elective
Spring GEO 631 or GEO 639; GEO 640
Geography - Minor
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
MINORS
Earth Systems Science
General Geography
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography
Geography of International Business and World Trade
Urban and Regional Analysis
For detailed information, stop in at the main office, 105 Wilkeson, or contact the director of undergraduate studies.
MINORS
Earth Systems Science
General Geography
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography
Geography of International Business and World Trade
Urban and Regional Analysis
For detailed information, stop in at the main office, 105 Wilkeson, or contact the director of undergraduate studies.
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:42:57 EDT