Geography, B.A. - Geospatial Applications Option

Millersville University's Geospatial Applications concentration offers a comprehensive program of study that emphasizes the acquisition of skills in geographic information systems (GIS), remotes sensing, map use and interpretation, cartography, spatial analytical skills, and advanced geospatial applications. Graduates of this program have the foundation for further academic study in disciplines addressing geographic and environmental issues in the social and natural sciences, or for immediate employment in public and private sectors in environmental and urban planning and management where GIS and geospatial analysis skills are highly desirable.

Geospatial Applications is available as concentration within the Geography major. 42 credits and a minor program of study required.

Major in Geography
- HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY
  
  3 hours
  - GEOG 120
    
    Human Geography
- ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATIONS
  
  3 hours
  - GEOG 230
    
    Physical Geography
- ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNIQUES
  
  12 hours
  - GEOG 281
    
    Maps and GIS
  - GEOG 292
    
    Quantitative and Spatial Analysis
  - GEOG 295
    
    GIS I: Vector Data Analysis
  - GEOG 296
    
    GIS II: Raster Data Analysis
- POLICY AND LEADERSHIP
  
  3 hours
  - GEOG 372
    
    Urban and Regional Planning
- CONCENTRATION IN GEOSPATIAL APPLICATIONS - See separate block
Total hours

21 hours

Concentration in Geospatial Applications
- GEOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES COURSES - Choose 6 hours from:
  
  6 hours
  - Any 28-level GEOG course(s)
  - Any 29-level GEOG course(s)
  - Any 38-level GEOG course(s)
  - Any 39-level GEOG course(s)
  - Note: This requirement may not be satisfied with GEOG 281.
- APPLIED GEOGRAPHY COURSES - Choose 6 hours from:
  
  6 hours
  - GEOG 278
    
    Transportation Geography
  - GEOG 304
    
    Water Resources Management
  - GEOG 305
    
    Energy Sustainability
  - GEOG 306
    
    Environmental Impact Assessmnt
  - GEOG 307
    
    US Environmental Policy
  - GEOG 336
    
    Climate And Society
  - GEOG 407
    
    Glbl Envrnmtl Policy/Negotiatn
- REGIONAL DIMENSIONS - Choose 1 class from:
  - Any 14-level GEOG course(s)
  - Any 24-level GEOG course(s)
  - Any 34-level GEOG course(s)
  - Any 44-level GEOG course(s)
- GEOSPATIAL APPLICATIONS RESEARCH/PRACTICUM
  - Co-Op in Geography or Senior Thesis - Choose 3 hours from:
    
    3 hours
    - GEOG 300
      
      Co-Op Ed Experience in Geog
    - GEOG 400
      
      Co-Op Ed Experience in Geog
    - GEOG 500
      
      Co-Op Ed Experience in Geog
    - GEOG 488
      
      Senior Thesis
    - GEOG 499
      
      Departmental Honors
- ADDITIONAL REQUIRED GEOGRAPHY ELECTIVE
  - Choose 1 class from:
    - Any GEOG course(s)
    - Note: This requirement may not be satisfied with GEOG 120, GEOG 230, GEOG 281, GEOG 292, GEOG 295, or GEOG 372.
    - Any GEOG courses taken in excess of requirements will be listed here and count toward major GPA.

Req Related for Geography, BA
- A MINOR IS REQUIRED
  - Select a minor OTHER THAN Geography. Recommended minors with an environmental emphasis: Biology, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Earth Science, Env Hazards & Emergency Mgmt, Env Policy & Regulation, Land Use, Water Resources Industrial and Environmental Health, Quantitative Methods in Env Science, Occupational Safety, Other relevant minors: Criminology, Government, International Studies, and Print Media Studies.
- REQUIRED RELATED COURSES
  - Elements of Stat I or Survey of Statistics - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3 hours
    - MATH 130
      
      Elements of Statistics 1
    - MATH 235
      
      Survey of Statistics
  - Calculus for Management or Precalculus - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    4 hours
    - MATH 151
      
      Calculus for Management
    - MATH 160
      
      Precalculus
Total hours

7 hours

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Geography, B.A. - Geospatial Applications Option

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