Geography, A.S. (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.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: 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

Select One Course From:

ART 2040 - Art History Survey I
ART 2050 - Art History Survey II
MUS 1030♦ - Music Appreciation
Literature (different than course used for literature requirement)

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 electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Electives (6 hours)

³See note below. Select from:

Foreign Language (Intermediate Sequence)
Behavioral and Social Science
Literature
Mathematics

Total Credit Hours 60

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

² See senior institution for history requirements.

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

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.