2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Geography (GEOG) Major


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George White, Head
Department of Geography
Scobey Hall 232
605-688-4511
e-mail: george.white@sdstate.edu



Requirements for Geography Major - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences


Freshman Year:


Fall


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*
  • Geography Electives Credits: 3

Spring


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*
  • Geography Electives Credits: 3

Sophomore Year:


Fall


  • Humanities and Arts (Arts and Sciences Core) Credits: 3
  • Geography Electives (upper division) Credits: 3

Fall or Spring


  • Biological Science (Arts and Sciences Core) Credits: 3
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Science (not GEOG) Credits: 3*
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2**

Spring


  • Geography Electives (upper division) Credits: 3

Junior Year:


Fall


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness (not GEOG) Credits: 3**
  • Free Electives Credits: 8-10

Fall or Spring


  • Geography Electives (upper division) Credits: 3

Spring


  • Free Electives Credits: 9

Senior Year:


  • Geography/Other Electives Credits: 15-16

Total Credits


Total of 128 credits, 35 credits in Geography, minimum 18 upper division credits. GEOG 382 meets the Advanced Writing Requirement.

Environmental Planning and Management Emphasis


It is strongly suggested that environmental geographers choose a minor from the list of recommended minors available in the Geography Department. The upper division credits within the department should be selected from the following:

Greater Emphasis


For those students wishing to pursue a greater emphasis in planning, the upper division hours should be selected from the following courses:

Note:


Students must earn at least a “C” in each course used to meet the departmental requirements of all majors, minors, and certificates.

Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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