Geography B.A. — Regional Studies Emphasis
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location: Candelaria 2200
Email: HSS@unco.edu
Website: www.unco.edu/hss/geography-gis-sustainability
Advising Information:
Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.
To find your advisor, log into ursa.unco.edu; go to 'Student' tab and click 'View Student Information' link. 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:
Geography is the study of the social, environmental and locational processes that create diversity from place to place on the earth's surface. The geographic perspective helps to explain the reasons for and the significance of local, regional and world patterns and analyzes the role of locational factors in human affairs. Regional geography critically examines the relationships that geographic phenomena have within different regions. Those electing the Regional Studies Emphasis learn to recognize spatial problems that impact regions. They develop the ability to critically analyze regional issues and acquire knowledge and skills that transferable to problem-solving across regions.
Program Admission Requirements:
Academic Good Standing
Program Requirements:
- Students may take 3 of the credits outside the program with advisor approval.
- GEOG 300, GEOG 325, and GEOG 395 may be taken for credit more than once on different topics, but only 3 credits will count toward the major. GEOG 492 may be taken for credit more than once, but only 3 credits will count toward the major.
Degree Requirements — 120 Credits
1. Required Specified LAC – 3 credits
LAC area 5.b. - Geography
2. Required Major – 43 credits
Core Courses (22 credits)
Take all of the following courses:
Choose one of the following courses:
Regional Courses (12 credits)
Choose four of the following courses:
GEOG 395 may be taken for credit more than once, but only 3 credits will count toward the major.
Systematic Courses (9 credits)
Choose three of the following courses:
GEOG 300 and GEOG 325 may be taken for credit more than once, but only 3 credits will count toward the major. Up to 3 credits of GEOG 492 Internship may be substituted for one of the upper-division elective emphasis courses; Additionally, up to 6 credits may be applied from other related programs with advisor approval.
3. University-Wide Credits – 37 credits
Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree, that will typically be 37 credits.