 The
Department of Integrated Science and Technology offers the Bachelor of
Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees for a major in geography.
The core
requirements provide students with theoretical and practical instruction
in geography and related areas which leads to a choice of a concentration
for advanced study. A highlight of the requirements is a capstone experience
of independent research, honors thesis, internship
or an international experience that is relevant to the chosen concentration
and under the direct supervision of a faculty advisor.
The major
in geography may be enhanced by supporting studies (or a minor) in related
areas such as biology, computer science, economics, a foreign language,
geology, international business, integrated science and technology and
the social sciences.
 The
core of the geography curriculum consists of 14 credits. In addition to
the core, each student selects a concentration which most closely corresponds
to his or her career objectives. The core requirements and concentration
options are listed below.
Core
Courses
| COURSES |
DESCRIPTION |
CREDIT
HOURS |
| GEOG
210 |
Physical
Geography |
4 |
| GEOG
265 |
Thematic
Cartography |
4 |
| GEOG
280 |
Cultural
Geography |
3 |
| CAPSTONE
EXPERIENCE
Choose one of the following: |
3 |
| GEOG
490 |
Special
Studies (3 credits) |
| GEOG
491 |
International
Study (3 credits) |
| GEOG
495 |
Internship
(3 credits) |
| GEOG
499 |
Honors
Thesis (6 credits) |
TOTAL |
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14-17 |
Concentrations
Concentration
I: APPLIED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
Concentration
II: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Environment students looking for research capstone
projects go to the following link:
ISAT
Enviroment Sector: Student Project Opportunities
Concentration
III: GLOBAL STUDIES
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Minor
in Geography
The minor in geography
consists of 11-credit hours of core courses (excluding the capstone experience),
plus three additional geography courses, for a total of not less than
18 credit hours.
Click
here for a Declaration of Minor form.
Other Possibilities
Credit
by Examination
The Department
of ISAT offers credit by examination for some courses taught in the department.
Students who want permission to take an examination must apply to the
Program Director during the first week of the semester. If qualified,
students will receive details regarding approval to take the examination.
Teaching
Licensure
In addition
to the general education and academic major requirements in geography,
students desiring a secondary teaching licensure in geography must complete
the program outlined in "Secondary Education" in the JMU Undergraduate
Catalog.
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