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Dec 31, 2024
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2021/2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geography, Emphasis in Human Geography and Global Studies, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
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(Major Code: 22061) (SIMS Code: 112917)
All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .” No more than 57 units in geography courses can apply to the degree for students with an emphasis in environment, sustainability, and policy, or the emphasis in geographic information science and technology, or the emphasis in human geography and global studies.
Graduation with Distinction. A student desiring to graduate with Distinction in Geography must meet the university requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements ” and be recommended by the geography faculty.
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Emphasis in Human Geography and Global Studies
Students selecting this emphasis are not required to complete a minor in another department.
Preparation for the Major
(13 units)
Language Requirement
Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one language other than English to fulfill the graduation requirement. Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
International Experience
Students in this emphasis are strongly encouraged to pursue an international experience to increase student awareness of cross-cultural and global issues, which are critical to their development as professional geographers and citizens in a complex and rapidly changing world. A variety of options, including short term and semester formats are available to meet the needs of different students, including those with family and work responsibilities. These options should be discussed with and preapproved by the undergraduate adviser.
Major
A minimum of 44 upper division units in geography to include:
Core
Eighteen units, with at least three units from each of the following groups:
Group (a) Regional Geography
Group (b) Human Geography
Group (c) Environmental Geography
Group (d) Physical Geography
Group (e) Geographic Methods
Emphasis
Twenty-four units from core courses listed above in the Regional and Human Geography groups, if not already taken. Internship, senior thesis, special study, special topics, or study abroad may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate and preapproved by the undergraduate adviser.
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