The Geography curriculum provides a broad background in the basic themes of geography - human ( cultural), physical and regional geography-with particular focus on environmental and earth resources geography. In addition, students acquire technical geographic analysis skills. Students also have the opportunity to study in a systematic, regional, or technical area of geography.
Geography Major
The Geography major consists of 60-61 credits, including the College of Natural Resources core, lower-division foundation, and professional courses. After meeting the University Studies, USU upper-division, and geography major requirements, students may take the remainder of their 120 required credits in any discipline from any department. Students interested in using their elective credits to develop a field of specialization should consult with their advisor to select appropriate classes.
Geography Teaching Major
The teaching major in Geography consists of both the geography courses (36-37 credits) and the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits). For details about the STEP, students are referred to the geography major requirement sheet, or the STEP information listed in the Department of Secondary Education section (pages 418-419). Students may select their remaining geography credits from courses numbered 2000 or above. It is recommended that students take additional regional, systematic, technology in geography education, or classroom technology practicum credits. All electives must be coordinated with a geography education advisor. A geography teaching major also requires a teaching minor in another field of study.
Geography Minor
The Geography minor totals 25 credits and includes AWER 3900; EnvS 1710; and Geog 1030 (BSS), 1130 (BPS), 1140, 2030 (BSS), 2230, 3850, 4200 (CI).
Geography Teaching Minor
The Geography Teaching minor totals 23-24 credits and includes Geog 1030 (BSS), 1130 (BPS), 1140, 2030 (BSS), 3850, 4200 (CI), 4300, 4800 (or AWER 4930); and 3 elective credits from courses numbered 2000 or above. All electives must be coordinated with the geography education advisor. An approved teaching major in another subject is also required.
Geography Advisor- Ted Alsop
Geography/Geography Teaching Requirement Sheet
Changes in the Geography Major