Minor in Geography

Why study geography?

We offer an undergraduate minor with two options, which augment other fields of study and broaden career opportunities: General Geography or Geographical Information Science (GIS). A minor in Atmospheric Science is also available from the Department. You should carefully consider which minor best meets your academic goals before choosing one.


Minor in Geography - General Geography Option:

Students take 18 hours of Geography courses with at least 12 hours from courses numbered 300 or above. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in courses taken for the minor.  

Minor in Geography - Geographic Information Science (GIS) Option:
The minor requires GEOG 111, GEOG 316, and GEOG 358. Three additional courses from the geographic information science group (at 300 or above), and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in the courses taken for the minor.