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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Geography B.A.

View information for the Department of Anthropology and Geography , including Learning Objectives for the department and its programs.

Requirements

1. Complete University General Education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

(51 units minimum)

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2. Complete the following prerequisites to the major:

(9 units)

Both of the following (6 units):

One of the following (3 units):

3. Complete the major of not less than 32 upper-division units as approved by the major adviser.

Four units of CR-graded coursework in courses graded exclusively CR/NC may apply toward the major.

4. Completion of a minor is recommended but not required.

Note:

Students are encouraged to take additional courses in supporting fields that relate to their career interests. See adviser for further information.

The Major

(32 units minimum)

Complete a minimum of 32 upper-division units distributed as follows:

 

1. Complete at least 3 units from each of the following areas:

 

a. Complete one Cultural/Social course

 

b. Complete one Environmental course

 

c. Complete one Geospatial Technology course

 

d. Complete one Globalization and Development course

 

e. Three units of Professional Development
f. Complete one Capstone Course

 

2. Complete at least one concentration and meet the 32-unit requirement

 

a. Cultural/Social Geography

Complete a minimum of 9 units.

b. Physical Geography & Environmental Studies

Complete a minimum of 9 units.

c. Geospatial Technology

Complete a minimum of 9 units.

d. Global Studies and Development

Complete a minimum of 9 units.

e. California Studies

Complete a minimum of 9 units.

If needed select geography electives to complete a total of at least 32 units per advisement.