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Geography, Geology and Planning 

Bachelor of Science in Geography

Geography (Non-Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science

  1. General Education Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements/General Education” section of catalog)

  2. Major Requirements (38-42 hours)

    1. Core Requirements (17 hours): GRY 100(3), GRY 142(4), 363(4), 367(3), 470(2), 498(1)

    2. Related Requirements (3 hours): AGR 330(3) or ECO 308(3) or MTH 340(3) or PSY 200(3) or QBA 237(3) or REC 331(3) or SOC 302(3)

    3. Complete one of the following options:

      1. Environmental and Natural Resources (22 hours)
        1. GRY 135(4), 348(3), 351(3), 535(3); GEO 561(3)
        2. Complete one of the following: GRY 300(3), 301(3), 305(3), 320(3), 321(3), 322(3), 323(3)
        3. Complete 3 additional hours with GRY, GEO, or PLN prefix
        4. Recommended supplementary courses: CHM 105(5) or CHM 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.
      2. General (18 hours)
        1. Complete one of the following: GRY 300(3), 301(3), 305(3)
        2. Complete one of the following: GRY 320(3), 321(3), 322(3), 323(3)
        3. Complete 12 additional hours with GRY, GEO or PLN prefix

      3. Travel Geography (21 hours)

        1. GRY 310(3), 324(3), 326(3), 410(3); GRY 510(3) or PLN 325(3)
        2. Complete one of the following: GRY 300(3), 301(3), 305(3), 320(3), 321(3), 322(3), 323(3)
        3. Complete 3 additional hours with GRY, GEO or PLN prefix
        4. 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.

  3. Minor Required

  4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Sample Four-Year Schedules

Environmental and Natural Resources

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.)

General

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.)

Travel Geography

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.)