Geography

Geography Minor (Non-Teaching)

Required Courses (6 cr)

GEOG 110Introduction to Geography3
GEOG 161World Regional Geography3
Elect five 200-400 level GEOG courses 15
Total Hours21

Geography Minor (Teaching)

Required Courses (9 cr)

GEOG 110Introduction to Geography3
GEOG 161World Regional Geography3
SS 391Secondary History/Social Science Teaching Methods3
Elect five 200-400 level GEOG courses 15
Total Hours24

Geography Concentration

Required Courses6
Introduction to Geography
World Regional Geography
Elect two 200-400 level GEOG courses6
Total Hours12

Certificate in Geographic Information System

The Geographic Information System (GIS) certificate focuses on spatial analysis, spatial data management, and cartographic design. Students are also introduced to spatial statistics and programming using Python. This certificate prepares students for a career using GIS and typically can be completed within two to four semesters.  

Required Courses
GEOG 289Introduction to GIS3
GEOG 329Applied GIS3
Elective Courses (choose 2)
DATA 211Applied Statistics and Data Visualization4
DATA 240Programming for Data Science4
GIS elective approved by Geography Coordinator3-4