Geographers work with powerful technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS), digital Earth imagery (remote sensing) and spatial modeling. And geographers are not afraid to get their boots muddy! 

Students must complete a minimum of eight (8) courses of Geography required coursework (see list below) plus a minimum of five (5) Geography elective courses for a minimum total of thirteen (13) required Geography courses. One 5000 level course must be included in the elective courses*. Students choose their elective courses according to their interest/specialization area. All courses for the major must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a C- or better.