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Geography, Geology and Planning 

Undergraduate Majors in Geography

Bachelor of Arts in Geography (Non-Comprehensive)
  • GRY 100  Global Issues: Geographic Perspectives (3) or GRY 108  Ecology and Society (3)
  • GRY 142  Introduction to Physical Geography (4)
  • GRY 305  Selected World Regions (3)
  • GRY 363  Principles of Cartography (4)
  • GRY 367  Research Methods in Geography and Planning (3)
  • GRY 470  Field Methods in Geography (2)
  • GRY 498  Placement Seminar in Geography, Cartography and Planning (1)
  • One statistics course from the following: AGR 330(3), ECO 308(3), MTH 340(3), PSY 200(3), QBA 237(3), REC 331(3) or SOC 302(3).
  • Select electives courses with GRY and/or PLN prefix to bring GRY+PLN total to 36 hours.

Sample Four-Year Schedule (PDF*)  [NOTE: Students are provided with assistance in their selection of classes by academic advisors.  Each student schedule is prepared individually, and your schedule will be based on your ACT scores, high school preparation, and other factors.  This is just one example of a schedule for completing the Bachelor of Arts in Geography in four years.]  (*View and print PDF files using Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

Bachelor of Science in Geography (Non-Comprehensive)

  • GRY 100  Global Issues: Geographic Perspectives (3) or GRY 108  Ecology and Society (3)
  • GRY 142  Introduction to Physical Geography (4)
  • GRY 305  Selected World Regions (3)
  • GRY 363  Principles of Cartography (4)
  • GRY 367  Research Methods in Geography and Planning (3)
  • GRY 470  Field Methods in Geography (2)
  • GRY 498  Placement Seminar in Geography, Cartography and Planning (1)
  • One statistics course from the following: AGR 330(3), ECO 308(3), MTH 340(3), PSY 200(3), QBA 237(3), REC 331(3) or SOC 302(3).

    Each student also completes one of the following concentration areas:

General Geography

  • GRY 300  Geography of the United States (3)
  • Electives courses with GRY and/or PLN prefix (12)

Sample Four-Year Schedule (PDF*)  [NOTE: Students are provided with assistance in their selection of classes by academic advisors.  Each student schedule is prepared individually, and your schedule will be based on your ACT scores, high school preparation, and other factors.  This is just one example of a schedule for completing the Bachelor of Science in Geography with the General Geography option in four years.]  (*View and print PDF files using Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

Environmental and Natural Resources

  • GRY 135  Atmospheric Science (4)
  • GRY 348  Geomorphology (3)
  • GRY 351  Conservation and Natural Resources (3)
  • GRY 535  Climatology and Global Climate (3)
  • GRY 561  Introduction to Geographic Information Science (3)
  • GLG 110  Principles of Geology (4) or GLG 171  Environmental Geology (4)
  • Select one of the following courses in cultural-economic geography:
    • GRY 310  Fundamentals of Tourism (3)
    • GRY 320  Cultural Geography (3)
    • GRY 321  Economic Geography (3)
    • GRY 322  Urban Geography (3),
    • GRY 323  World Political Geography (3)
  • Recommended supplementary courses: CHM 105(5) or 160(4); AGR 215(3); BIO 134(4); GRY 597(1-5). Students should select a minor in science, mathematics, agriculture, or an approved personalized minor.

Sample Four-Year Schedule (PDF*)  [NOTE: Students are provided with assistance in their selection of classes by academic advisors.  Each student schedule is prepared individually, and your schedule will be based on your ACT scores, high school preparation, and other factors.  This is just one example of a schedule for completing the Bachelor of Science in Geography with the Environmental and Natural Resources option in four years.]  (*View and print PDF files using Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

Travel Geography

  • GRY 308  Geography of World Tourism (3)
  • GRY 310  Fundamentals of Tourism (3)
  • GRY 324  Travel Agent Procedures and Management (3)
  • GRY 326  Travel Industry Practicum (3)
  • GRY 410  The Travel Industry (3)
  • GRY 510  Tourism and Sustainability (3)
  • PLN 325  Regional Tourism Planning (3)
  • Recommended supplementary courses: HRA 410(3); REC 152(3), 390(3), 422(3). Students should select a minor in general business, management, marketing, or a foreign language.

Sample Four-Year Schedule (PDF*)  [NOTE: Students are provided with assistance in their selection of classes by academic advisors.  Each student schedule is prepared individually, and your schedule will be based on your ACT scores, high school preparation, and other factors.  This is just one example of a schedule for completing the Bachelor of Science in Geography with the Travel Geography option in four years.]  (*View and print PDF files using Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

Disclaimer:  We strive to keep this web page accurate and up-to-date.  However, the only official source for the requirements for this program is the current edition of the Missouri State Undergraduate Catalog.