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May 18, 2025
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University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geography, Geographic Information Science Concentration, B.S.
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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
- 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.
- 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. - Complete a minimum of 42 semester hours with a minimum grade of “C” in all courses used to meet the following listed requirements:
Geography Required Core Courses
Complete all of the following:
Complete one of the following:
Geographic Information Science Concentration Courses
1. Complete all six core courses
2. Complete all of the following courses:
3. Electives:
Complete three electives selected from any other Geography courses not used to meet a General Education Curriculum or major requirement. Four-Year Curriculum Plan in Geography - Concentration in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
For key to symbols used, please see ‘key’ below. Total Minimum Credit Hours: 124
Key to symbols used: | * General Education Curriculum Course | | (SI) = Speaking Intensive; (WI) = Writing Intensive | | # Geography Core Required Course | | % GIS Concentration Required Course | | + GIS Concentration Elective Course | | = Recommended General Electives | | 1 Students may substitute GEOG 4230 - Minerals, Energy and Environment (3) | |
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