Program Overview
The Geography Minor, a 21-unit program, provides a comprehensive understanding of physical and human geography. Students develop skills in research methods and techniques while exploring upper-division electives under advisement. The minor can be tailored to specific interests, complementing majors such as Biology, Environmental Studies, and Urban Studies and Planning. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for the minor.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Geography Minor is a 21-unit program that requires a minimum of 6 upper-division units. It consists of a core curriculum of three lower-division courses plus 12 units of upper-division geography electives on advisement. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all coursework for the minor. The minor aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of physical and human geography and its application to real-world problems. Students will develop skills in geographical research methods and techniques. Students are advised that the CR grade is acceptable in one course towards fulfilling the Geography minor requirements.
Other:
The Geography minor can be organized around coherent themes such as those described for the major. Groupings of courses specifically appropriate to majors in other departments or programs such as Biology, Environmental Studies, International Relations, Earth & Climate Sciences, or Urban Studies and Planning are particularly recommended.
