A minor or second major in geography will enhance your employment potential by equipping you with knowledge of ethnic, socio-economic, and urban patterns and with skills in geographic information systems (GIS). These GIS courses provide students with expertise in a nationally recognized "Top 20" growth industry. Paid internship opportunities are also available in this area.

• 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.

• 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 101: World Human Geography

• GEO 102: Globalization and Development

• GEO 104: Geomorphology

• GEO 200: American Ethnic Geography

• GEO 210: Current Themes in Geography

• GEO 215: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

• GEO 220: Cartography

• GEO 274: North American Indian on Film

• GEO 301: Regional Geographies of the World

• GEO 320: Urban Geography

• GEO 321: Urban and Regional Planning

• GEO 361: Research Design

• GEO 415: Advanced Geographic Information Systems

• GEO 470: Political Geography

• GEO 474: Historical Geography of the United States

• GEO 486: Internship in Geography

• GEO 490: Selected Topics in Geography (International Ethnic Conflicts)

• GEO 495: Independent Study

Field Study locations include:

• Indian Mound Sites of the American South

• Ethnic Chicago: A Cultural and Social Geography of the City

Internship opportunities available at:

• urban and regional planning agencies

• national parks and monuments

• GIS and cartography firms

• Library of Congress

• American Indian Reservations

• U.S. Census Bureau

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.