Why study geography?
We offer an undergraduate minor which augments other fields of study and broaden career opportunities. 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.
Requirements for the Minor in Geography
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| GEOG 100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 102 | People, Place, and Society |
| GEOG 104 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 358 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| 9 |
| Total Hours | 19 |
Geography Minor Hours & Minor GPA
While completing all required courses, minors must also meet each of the following hour and GPA minimum standards:
Minor Hours
Satisfied by 19 hours of coursework as specified by the requirements.
Minor Hours in Residence
Satisfied by a minimum of 9 hours of KU resident credit in the minor.
Minor Junior/Senior (300+) Hours
Satisfied by a minimum of 12 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the minor.
Minor Graduation GPA
Satisfied by a minimum of a 2.0 KU GPA in all departmental courses in the minor. GPA calculations include all departmental courses in the field of study including F’s and repeated courses. See the Semester/Cumulative GPA Calculator.
