Geographers study landscapes, how they form and change over time, at multiple scales, and with attention to features not always visible from the ground. In the Geography and Geospatial Analysis minor, students explore the questions, themes, and methods of human geography while also developing geospatial analysis skills that enhance understanding of human-modified and created landscapes.
While completing the minor, students will also earn a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate, and in so doing, build a skillset that complements and enhances studies and career preparation in many Majors, including Anthropology, Biology, Business Administration, Economics, Energy Management, Environment and Sustainability, Geology, History, Politics and Government, Psychology, and Sociology and Criminal Justice.
Program Learning Goals:
Students who complete the Minor will be:
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Creative, ethical, globally-concerned, geospatial problem solvers;
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Effective Geospatial Communicators;
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Well-prepared for future studies and careers
A minimum of 21 credits is required including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 120 | Introduction to Human Geography (GT-SS2) | 3 |
| GIS Certificate 1 | 15 | |
| One of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Cultural Ecology | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Programming Languages | ||
| Global Environmental Policy | ||
| Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean | ||
| Geomorphology (with laboratory) | ||
| Monuments and Museums | ||
| Social Class, Status, and Power | ||
| Total Credits | 21-22 | |