BA Geography, Sustainability Studies Option - Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GEOG 120: Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 202: Environmental Sustainability | 3 |
| Cornerstone: ENGL 110: Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| Cornerstone: FYEX 100: First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Gateway: Creative Explorations | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GEOG 230: Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 281: Maps and GIS | 3 |
| MATH 101: College Algebra | 3 |
| Cornerstone: COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Gateway: Personal Wellness | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GEOG 141: World Regional Geography | 3 |
| ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 151: Calculus for Management | 4 |
| Gateway: Technological Competency | 3 |
| Gateway: Information Literacies | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Elective | 3 |
| ECON 307: Environmental Economics | 3 |
| GEOG 292: Quantitative and Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| Gateway: Investigations in Scientific Reasoning | 3 |
| Gateway: Ethical Action and Citizenship | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Elective | 3 |
| Policy and Leadership Elective | 3 |
| GEOG 289: Field and Research Methods | 3 |
| Gateway: Free Elective | 3 |
| Minor Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Policy and Leadership Elective | 3 |
| Free Geography Elective | 3 |
| Keystone: Advanced Writing [1] Footnote details | 3 |
| Minor Program Elective | 3 |
| Minor Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Free Geography Elective [2] Footnote details | 3 |
| COMM 450: Communication and Conflict [3] Footnote details | 3 |
| Keystone: Diverse Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| Minor Program Elective | 3 |
| Capstone: Big Ideas Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GEOG 408: Sustainable Development | 3 |
| Minor Program Elective | 3 |
| Minor Program Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
- Science Writing or Technical Writing encouraged.
- Geography Internship or Thesis recommended.
- May substitute SOWK 314 Global Well Being, 3 credits.
Note: Free Electives can be part of a minor in any discipline or a certificate. General education courses may be double counted in the minor.