B.A. in Geography Education
The 47-credit B.A. in geography education prepares students in the subjects of geography and social studies which are taught at the high school level. However, a master’s degree in education is required to become a teacher. This degree path is likely to be discontinued in 2021-22, but the B.A. in Geography will still be available.
Degree Requirements
Foundations
B.A. students in geography at Valpo must complete the general-education requirements for the bachelor of arts in the College of Arts and Sciences. This University-wide core strengthens communication and critical thinking skills while introducing students to global cultures and traditions.
Major Requirements
| GEO 101 | World Human Geography | 3 credits |
| GEO 102 | Globalization and Development | 3 credits |
| GEO 104 | Introduction to Geomorphology In Earth Systems Science | 4 credits |
| GEO 215 | Introduction to GIS | 4 credits |
| GEO 260 | Environmental Conservation | 3 credits |
| GEO 280 | Geography of Cyberspace | 3 credits |
| MET 103 | Introduction to Meteorology | 4 credits |
| One of the following courses: | 3 credits | |
| GEO 301 | Regional Geographies of the World | 3 credits |
| GEO 470 | Political Geography | 3 credits |
| One of the following courses: | 3 credits | |
| GEO 320 | Urban Geography | 3 credits |
| GEO 420 | Rural Geography | 3 credits |
| One of the following courses: | 1-4 credits | |
| GEO 365 | Biogeography | 3 credits |
| GEO 385 | Field Study | 1-3 credits |
| GEO 404 | Advanced Geomorphology | 4 credits |
| One of the following courses: | 3 credits | |
| GEO 474 | Historical Geography of the United States | 3 credits |
| GEO 475 | Culture, Nature, Landscape | 3 credits |
| Additional Required Courses: | 12 credits | |
| ECON 222 | Principles of Economics: Macro | 3 credits |
| HIST 210 | The World in the Twentieth Century | 3 credits |
| POLS 120 | The Government of the United States | 3 credits |
| SOC 275 | Systems of Social Stratification | 3 credits |