BA Geography, Sustainability Studies Option - Legacy

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 SelectionsCredits
GEOG 120: Human Geography3
GEOG 202: Environmental Sustainability3
ENGL 110: Intro to College Writing3
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar3
G1 Humanities Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
GEOG 230: Physical Geography3
GEOG 281: Maps and GIS3
MATH 101: College Algebra3
COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech3
WELL 175: Wellness3
Total Credits for Semester15

Second Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
GEOG 141: World Regional Geography3
GEOG 289: Field and Research Methods3
ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics3
MATH 151: Calculus for Management3
G1 Humanities Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
Sustainability Elective3
ECON 307: Environmental Economics3
GEOG 292: Quantitative and Spatial Analysis3
G2 Science and Mathematics Elective4
G1 Humanities Elective3
Total Credits for Semester16

Third Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
Sustainability Elective3
Policy and Leadership Elective3
COMM 450: Communication and Conflict [1] Footnote details3
G2 Science and Mathematics Elective4
Minor Program Elective3
Total Credits for Semester16

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
Policy and Leadership Elective3
Free Geography Elective3
Advanced Writing [2] Footnote details3
G2 Science and Mathematics Elective4
Minor Program Elective3
Total Credits for Semester16

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
Free Geography Elective3
Geography Thesis or Internship3
Minor Program Elective3
Minor Program Elective3
Free Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
GEOG 408: Sustainable Development3
Minor Program Elective3
Minor Program Elective3
Free Elective3
Free Elective3
Total Credits for Semester15
  1. May substitute SOWK 314 Global Well Being, 3 credits.
  2. Science Writing or Technical Writing encouraged.

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.

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