Department of Geography

GENERAL GEOGRAPHY

This is a liberal arts major that combines well with other College of Arts and Sciences majors and minors. By making choices about the course they take, students may pursue a specialized study plan, prepare for careers related to geography, or plan for further study after graduation. Students are encouraged to consider one of the following: (1) Complete a study abroad experience; (2) pursue guided independent study; (3) participate in a professional internship (GEOG 4120).









REQUIRED CORE (14 hrs.)

GEOG 1050 Physical Geography  4 hrs
GEOG 2050 Human Geography  3 hrs
GEOG 2650 Intro to Geospatial Tech.  3 hrs
GEOG 3030 Geographic Inquiry  4 hrs

*Prerequisite: A course in statistics
      (STAT 1600, 2160, 2600, or 3660)

ELECTIVES (18 HRS)

Students are to select 18 hrs. of course work in
the areas identified below in consultation with
the geography advisor:
  At least two courses in Systematic Geography
  At least one course in Regional Geography
  At least one course in Geographic Methods

COMPLEMENTARY MAJORS AND MINORS


The following majors or minors are recommended with this major: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, History, Hydrogeology, Journalism, Political Science, Public History, Public Administration, Sociology, or Statistics.




 

Department of Geography
College of Arts and Sciences
Western Michigan University
3219 Wood Hall
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5424 USA
Office: (269) 387-3410
Fax:    (269) 387-3442