Geography Degree Requirements

Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from UND) including:

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).

II. The following core curriculum courses for A and B sub-plans (25 or 26 credits):

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Capstone Course

III. Select one of the following sub-plans:

A: Global Human Environment Sub-plan

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Chosen in consultation with the faculty adviser

B: Geospatial Science Sub-plan

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Chosen in consultation with the faculty adviser.

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 If not used as one of the required courses for the sub-plan

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 May take up to 6 credits if not used as required course in sub-plan

C: Teacher Licensure

Through a partnership with the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Teaching and Learning, students may seek secondary licensure in Geography. The following program of study must be completed:

I. The Geography major (sub-plan A or B described above).  Geography majors seeking secondary licensure must have an adviser in the Geography Department and an adviser in the Department of Teaching and Learning.  Elective courses in Geography specific to teaching must be selected in consultation with the academic advisor in Geography and Teaching and Learning.

II. Admission to the Secondary Program, normally while taking T&L 250 Introduction to Education. (See College of Education and Human Development for admission and licensing requirements.)

III. Students seeking the secondary teaching licensure in Geography must complete the Department of Teaching and Learning requirements in Secondary Education (See College of Education and Human Development).