Jun 04, 2026  
DRAFT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
DRAFT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Geography Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online


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Program Coordinator/Contact

Bob Watrel, Department Head
Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences
109 Wecota Hall
605-688-4511

Program Information

The study of geography is of vital concern to all citizens and provides graduates with numerous career opportunities in business, education, and government. The minor in Geography is designed to be flexible, including general education courses as well as electives to complement a student’s major field of study. The faculty recommends that students take several courses in disciplines closely related to their specific area of interest in geography.

Academic Requirements


Students must earn at least a “C” in each course used to meet the minor requirements.

Total Required Credits: 20


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