Geography, B.A. - Global Studies Option

Millersville University's Global Studies concentration offers a comprehensive program of study in international and regional geographic issues, including people, communities and culture. Graduates of this program have the foundation for further academic study in disciplines addressing geographic, regional, and international issues, or for immediate employment in the public or private sectors where critical thinking, geographical and cross-cultural understanding, writing, and public speaking are desired.

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

Major in Geography
- HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY
  
  6 hours
  - GEOG 120
    
    Human Geography
  - GEOG 141
    
    World Regional Geography
- ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATIONS
  
  3 hours
  - GEOG 230
    
    Physical Geography
- ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNIQUES
  
  6 hours
  - GEOG 281
    
    Maps and GIS
  - GEOG 292
    
    Quantitative and Spatial Analysis
- POLICY AND LEADERSHIP
- CONCENTRATION IN GLOBAL STUDIES - See separate block

Concentration in Global Geography
- SYSTEMATIC HUMAN GEOGRAPHY COURSES - Choose 2 classes from:
  - Any 22-level GEOG course(s)
  - Any 32-level GEOG course(s)
- REGIONAL DIMENSIONS - Choose 4 classes from:
  - Any 24-level GEOG course(s)
  - Any 34-level GEOG course(s)
  - Any 44-level GEOG course(s)
  - Note: This requirement may not be satisfied with GEOG 245.
- GLOBAL GEOGRAPHY RESEARCH/PRACTICUM
  - Co-Op in Geography or Senior Thesis - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    1–3 hours
    - GEOG 300
      
      Co-Op Ed Experience in Geog
    - GEOG 400
      
      Co-Op Ed Experience in Geog
    - GEOG 488
      
      Senior Thesis
    - GEOG 499
      
      Departmental Honors
- ADDITIONAL REQUIRED GEOGRAPHY ELECTIVES
  - Choose 3 classes from:
    - Any GEOG course(s)
    - Note: This requirement may not be satisfied with GEOG 120, GEOG 141, GEOG 230, GEOG 281, or GEOG 292.
    - 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.

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Geography, B.A. - Global Studies Option

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