- About Geography at ValparaisoGeography Degree InformationSample Geography CurriculumGeography B.S. Degree RequirementsCartography and Geographic Information Systems ConcentrationEnvironmental Geography ConcentrationUrban Geography and Regional Planning ConcentrationHuman Geography ConcentrationGeography for Students Interested in AnthropologyGeography for Biology MajorsGeography for Business and Economics MajorsGeography for Civil Engineering MajorsGeography for Communication MajorsGeography for Computer Science MajorsGeography for History MajorsGeography for Meteorology MajorsGeography for Political Science MajorsMinor in Geography for Pre-Med or Nursing StudentsGeography for Secondary Education MajorsGeography for Sociology/Criminology Majors
- Geography for Sociology/Criminology Majors
A minor or second major in geography will enhance your employment potential by equipping you with knowledge of American ethnic, socio-economic, and urban patterns and with critical skills in geographic information systems (GIS). These GIS courses provide students with expertise in a nationally recognized "Top 20" growth industry. Exciting field study experiences and paid internship opportunities are also available.
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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.
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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:
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GEO 101: World Human Geography
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GEO 102: Globalization and Development
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GEO 200: American Ethnic Geography
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GEO 201: Economic Geography
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GEO 210: Current Themes in Geography
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GEO 215: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
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GEO 274: North American Indian on Film
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GEO 301: Regional Geography of the United States
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GEO 320: Urban Geography
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GEO 321: Urban and Regional Planning
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GEO 385: Field Study
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GEO 415: Advanced Geographic Information Systems
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GEO 470: Political Geography
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GEO 474: Historical Geography of the United States
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GEO 486: Internship in Geography
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GEO 490: Selected Topics in Geography
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GEO 495: Independent Study
Field Study locations include:
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Indian Mound Sites of the American South
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Ethnic Chicago: A Cultural and Social Geography of the City
Internship opportunities available at:
- urban and regional planning firms
- GIS 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.
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