Geography and Geospatial Science (BS)

The primary objective of the Geography and Geospatial Science program is to provide an understanding of the interrelationships between humans and their cultural and physical environments. Factual information is combined with geographic theories to identify, through critical thinking, the spatial relationships found on Earth's surface. Attention is also given to geographic tools and methods used in the collection, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), global positioning system (GPS) and remote sensing (e.g., satellite and drone technologies). The major in Geography and Geospatial Science will prepare students for various in-demand careers with government agencies, private businesses, and non-profit organizations. Students will also acquire foundational knowledge and skills in preparation for advanced graduate study.

Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree may earn a major in Geography and Geospatial Science as outlined below. Note required grade average in the Department of Social Sciences.

Core Requirements

The degree of Bachelor of Science, with a major in Geography and Geospatial Science, requires successful completion of 120 semester hours, including (1) the General Education Program , and (2) the Geography and Geospatial Science program listed below. Junior/Senior students may also complete a 3-to-6 hour internship subject to approval of the geography faculty. A minimum 2.00 GPA required for the major.

Geography and Geospatial Science Major Requirements

40-43 credit hours

GEOG 101 Human Geography (3)
GEOG 200 Physical Geography (3)
GEOG 311 GIS and Cartography (3)
GEOG 465 Geography Capstone (3)
CS 151 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
Regional and Applied Geography (6 credit hours from the following courses):
GEOG 210 Natural Disasters (3)
GEOG 255 Regional Studies (3)
GEOG 259 Applied Meteorology (3)
GEOG 300 Sustainable Development (3)
Geospatial and Statistical Analysis (3 credit hours from the following courses):
GEOG 312 Geographic Data Analysis (3)
GEOG 315 Qualitative Research Methods in Geography (3)
GEOG 411 GIS Design and Application (3)
Human Geography (3 credit hours from the following courses):
GEOG 319 Geopolitics (3)
GEOG 321 Cultural Anthropology (3)
GEOG 410 Urban Geography (3)
Physical and Environmental Geography (4 credit hours from the following courses):
GEOG 339 Geography of Soils (4)
GEOG 359 Climatology (4)
GEOG 379 Biogeography and Environmental Change (4)
Geography Electives (9-12 credit hours):

Nine(9) to twelve (12) credit hours of 300-level or above Geography courses or courses in a related field approved by Geography faculty.

*GEOG 255 Regional Studies may be repeated if two different regions are selected (Africa, East Asia, Middle East, etc.).