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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geography Major, B.A. (60 credits)


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This major is intended for students who wish to develop depth and breadth in a particular portion of geography in preparation for a career or graduate study in geography. Students may specialize in one of five tracks within the geography major–60 credits: geotechniques, global and area studies, physical geography, planning and environmental /resource geography. Recommended electives for each of these specializations are listed on the department’s Web page. In consultation with a departmental advisor, students may choose a specialization and design a program of component courses which best fits specific career goals and aspirations.

Required Courses


  • Department approved electives Credits: (12 to 20)
    Must include one upper-division geography course in each of the four subfields: regional, physical, human, and techniques.
  • Other Department-approved electives. Credits: (20-28)

Total Credits: 60


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