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Geography for Meteorology Majors

A minor or second major in geography will enhance your employment potential by equipping you with skills in remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and cartography. These computer courses provide students with expertise in a nationally recognized "Top 20" growth industry, and paid internship opportunities are common.

A minor in geography consists of a minimun of 16 credit hours, including at least one 100-level course, one 200-level course, and two 300-level or higher courses. (Note: A minor in geography alone does not satisfy the major field requirements for the B.S. degree in meteorology.)
A major in geography consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours, including at least two 100-level courses, two 200-level courses, and four 300-level or higher courses.

Recommended Courses:

GEO 104: Geomorphology
GEO 204: National Parks
GEO 210: Current Themes in Geography
GEO 215: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
GEO 220: Cartography
GEO 230: Remote Sensing
GEO 260: Environmental Conservation
GEO 301: Regional Geography of the United States
GEO 361: Research Design
GEO 385: Field Study
GEO 415: Advanced Geographic Information Systems
GEO 466: Profession of Geography
GEO 486: Internship in Geography
GEO 490: Selected Topics in Geography
GEO 495: Independent Study

Field Study locations include:

Indian Mound Sites of the American South
Yellowstone National Park and the Oregon Trail
National Parks of Arizona
Karst Landscape of the Ohio Valley, including Mammoth Cave National Park

Internship opportunities available at:

GIS and cartography firms
environmental planning firms
national parks and monuments
American Indian Reservations

For information on careers in geography and on internships, visit the home page of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) and follow the Careers link.