Geography, General Geography Concentration, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography is designed to meet the educational needs of students seeking to develop skills in general and applied geography and other earth sciences while promoting the creation and application of new knowledge. More specifically, it supports the educational needs of students seeking to develop skills in applied geography and/or other earth sciences. The department is committed to meeting the educational needs of students pursuing an education in general geography and/or other earth sciences in preparation of pre-college or community college teaching, graduate work, or as a general background for current or planned occupations. Faculty research and publications in applied and general geography and other earth sciences are encouraged and promoted. Such activities provide continuing programs of research training for undergraduate, graduate, and non-traditional students.

Curriculum Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 124 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU.
2. Complete the General Education Curriculum  (GEC) requirements as listed in this catalog, including Speech Intensive and Writing Intensive courses (45 hours outside of the degree requirements).
   Courses used to meet GEC requirements cannot be used to also meet Geography degree requirements.
3. Complete a minimum of 42 semester hours with a minimum grade of “C” in all courses used to meet the following listed requirements:

General Geography Concentration Courses

Four-Year Curriculum Plan in Geography - Concentration in General Geography

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