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Geographic Science (B.A., B.S.)

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Concentrations: Applied Geographic Information Science (AGIS), Environmental Conservation, Sustainability and Development

Major requirements and their VCCS equivalents (and RBC equivalents if applicable)

Note: The word "and" between VCCS course numbers indicates JMU credit will be awarded only for completion of the VCCS sequence.

JMU CourseVCCS CourseRBC CourseNotes
GEOG 210GEO 200No equivalent-
GEOG 280GEO 210No equivalent-
MATH 220MTH 146 or MTH 157 or MTH 240 or MTH 241 and 242Mathematics 217-

Advising Notes:

1. Students interested in the B.A. degree are strongly encouraged to begin their foreign language at the community college.
2. JMU has an articulation agreement with Northern Virginia Community College. Students who complete the General Studies AS degree and the GIS CSC can transfer directly into the Geographic Science program. Click here to view the agreement, including a list of required courses at NOVA.

For more information:

Major Snapshot
Geographic Science Program

JMU Major Guides for Virginia Community College Students