Academic Learning Compact:
Geography (B.A. & B.S.)

A major in geography enables you to know the earth’s physical environment, to learn social, cultural and economic concepts from spatial and regional perspectives, and to understand the relationship between environment and society. You will learn how geographic techniques, skills and concepts are applied in the subfields of geography. Computer-based lab assignments teach you how to analyze geographic information and to apply an interpretation of data toward problem solving or modeling. You will be able to interpret and to effectively communicate information spatially, graphically and/or with statistics.

The Bachelor of Arts in geography enables you to learn how geographic techniques, skills and concepts are applied in various subfields of geography. The Bachelor of Science enables you to learn basic concepts in sciences related to the earth and its atmosphere.

Additional information is available from the description of this major.

Before Graduating You Must

• Complete a capstone exam in GEO 4930, as developed by geography faculty.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Identify, describe and define the earth’s physical environment and geographic perspectives regarding the relationship between environment and society.
2. Identify and examine the social, cultural and economic concepts from spatial and regional perspectives.
3. Identify and use geographic techniques, skills and concepts as applied by professionals.
4. Analyze geographic information and apply interpretation of data toward problem solving or modeling.
5. Interpret and effectively communicate information spatially, graphically and/or with statistics.

Table Key: I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types:
Capstone exam and portfolio.