The B.S. Geography and Environmental Studies program requires a minimum of 52 semester hours of geography, plus supporting coursework. A minor or second major is NOT required. Students majoring in geography will learn the concepts and skills necessary to qualify for a variety of career opportunities that require a solid foundation in spatial thinking and analysis.
Why Major in Geography?
- Geography offers a broader knowledge base than any other discipline;
- Geography offers a global perspective or world view on place and society;
- Geography focuses on human-environment relationships and variations in environmental quality;
- Geography has the tools to analyze and manage space effectively and successfully;
- Geography is holistic, in that it combines both the human and physical aspects of place and space.
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