Nov 22, 2024

2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook

2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geography

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Geography, through a study of the physical environment and spatial variation in human activity, provides a program of study about the relationship between the natural and social sciences.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Geography

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²See senior institution for history requirements.

³Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (3 hrs.)
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 hrs.)
HIST 1110♦ - Survey of World Civilization I (3 hrs.)
or
HIST 2010♦ - American History I (3 hrs.)
1 Humanities elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)^{1, 3}
INFS 1010♦ - Computer Applications (3 hrs.)
or
PHED 2000♦ - Personal Wellness (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1020♦ - Composition II (3 hrs.)
GEOG 1030♦ - Cultural Geography (3 hrs.)
HIST 1120♦ - Survey of World Civilization II (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2020♦ - American History II (3 hrs.)²
1 MATH (3 hrs.) (Select from MATH 1530, MATH 1630, MATH 1710)^{1, 3}
SOCI 1010♦ - Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

1 ENGL Literature elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)^{1, 3}

1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)^{1, 3}

1 Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Behavioral/Social Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language/Intermediate level)³

1 Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Behavioral/Social Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language/Intermediate level)³
GEOG 2010♦ - World Regional Geography (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (14 semester credit hours)

POLS 2100♦ - Introduction to Political Science (3 hrs.)
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)^{1, 3}

1 Humanities elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)³

1 Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Behavioral/Social Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language/Intermediate, Literature)³

1 General elective (1 hr.)³

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Geography

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Literature General Education electives^1,33 credits
Approved Humanities General Education electives^1,36 credits

History (6 hours)

Approved History General Education electives²6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Approved Mathematics General Education elective^1,33 credits

Select from:

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives^{1, 3}8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Electives (10 hours)

³See note above. Select from:

Foreign Language (Intermediate Sequence)
Behavioral/Social Science
Literature
Mathematics
PHED Activity Course