Geography B.A. – Global and Area Studies Emphasis
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Contact: Phil Klein, Ph.D., Department Chair
Location: Candelaria 2200
Telephone: 970.351.2372
Fax: 970.351.2890
Website: http://www.unco.edu/geography/
Advising Information:
Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.
Assigned advisor is available through the Ursa login; ursa.unco.edu; under Student tab Academic Profile channel and is term specific. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.
The program consists of three parts:
- Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
- Required Major Credits
- University-Wide Credits
Program Description:
Those electing the Global and Area Studies Emphasis are generally preparing for graduate school or careers in cartography, recreation/travel planning, military or political intelligence or resource management. Examples of specific employment opportunities include map design and construction, international business representative, tour planning/operation and area specialist. Additional positions include travel agent, real estate agent, park ranger and peace corps volunteer.
Program Admission Requirements:
Academic Good Standing
Program Requirements:
- GEOG 300 and GEOG 325 may be taken for credit more than once with different topics.
Degree Requirements — 120 Credits
Degree Requirements
1. Required Specified LAC — 3 credits
LAC area 5.b. — Geography
Remaining LAC — 37 credits
See “Liberal Arts Core”.
2. Required Major — 39 credits
Take all of the following courses:
Choose one of the following courses:
Regional Credits (6 credits)
Choose two of the following courses:
Human Geography Credits (9 credits)
Choose three of the following courses:
Physical Geography (3 credits)
Choose one of the following courses:
NOTE: Up to 3 credits of GEOG 492 Internship may be substituted for one of the upper-division elective emphasis courses.
3. University-Wide Credits — 41 credits
Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree, that will typically be 41 credits.