The geography minor is designed to offer broad training in physical and human geography content and techniques giving students diverse knowledge applicable to a wide range of careers. Students will explore the human and natural world through classroom, laboratory, and field experiences. This minor offers important skills for careers in planning, travel-tourism, teaching, criminal justice, agriculture, natural resource management, and international affairs.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates will:
- Recognize the unique subject and methods of geography
- Understand the processes and patterns of the physical world and how human actions impact and interact with natural systems
- Develop a perspective that allows them to understand spatial variation and diversity on global, regional, and local scales
- Be able to use geographical concepts in contributing to the solution of societal and environmental problems
Required Core Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One course from physical geography focus | 4 | |
| One course from human geography focus | 3 | |
| Additional geography courses | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |