The General
Education Requirement
All students must satisfy a general
education requirement consisting of eleven
(11) courses outside of the major department
(see page 58). The General Education Goal 11
(Non-Western Studies) requirement is
satisfied through the completion of the
Geography major.
Course
Prerequisites
Courses may have specified conditions for
enrollment, such as prior completion of less
advanced courses, permission of the
instructor, or appropriate placement test
scores. Students should refer to course
descriptions in the department listings for
prerequisite requirements.
Departmental
Requirements for Major:
Core Courses (5
Courses):
22.101 Introduction
to Human Geography
22.110 World
Regional Geography
22.203 Introduction
to Physical Geography
22.214 Geographical
Techniques – Quantitative Methods
22.216 Introduction
to Geographical Information Systems
Geography majors must concentrate in a
specialization within the major. The
concentrations shown below are designed to
prepare a student for a career or further
study in geography. Selections of a
concentration should be made as early as
possible with an advisor. Students are also
strongly encouraged to develop foreign
language and computer skills. Geography
majors may complete an approved minor
through a combination of five (5) related
elective courses and/or free electives. This
is to be done in consultation with the
student’s advisor. Note Regional geography
courses, other than 22.110 World Regional
Geography, are strongly recommended as
related courses or free electives.
