Declaring the Major | Progressing in the Major
Description of the Major
The geographic science program empowers, inspires and motivates students to become competent critical thinkers prepared for life-long learning who will respond to intellectual challenges with interest, excitement and competence and who will see themselves as global citizens actively involved in the world around them.
The program graduates majors who are confident in their abilities as geographers, prepared for a lifetime of learning in geography who have the skills to make a professional contribution to the field, to compete successfully in the job market, to successfully pursue graduate degrees and who are highly qualified for careers in research and development - equipped for long term success as professionals in the field of geography.
Degrees Offered
B.A.
B.S.
Concentrations
Applied Geographic Information Science
Environmental Studies
Global Studies
Minors
Geography
Declaring the Major
New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Declare the geographic science major when you register for orientation.
Currently Enrolled Major Changers
Submit a "Change or Declaration of Major” form to the program coordinator, Dr. Helmut Kraenzle, in the Health and Human Services building, room 3209.
Progressing in the Major
Remain in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
