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:

ARTH 2010♦ - Survey of Art History I
ARTH 2020♦ - Survey of Art History 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 (10 hours)

³See note below. Select from:

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

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/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/.
Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.