A. Geography Teaching Major Foundation Courses (22 credits)

• GEOG 1000 - Physical Geography (BPS) 3
• GEOG 1005 - Physical Geography Lab 1
• GEOG 1300 - World Regional Geography (BSS) 3
• GEOG 1800 - Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 3
• GEOG 1990 - Professional Orientation for Geography 1
• GEOG 4100 - Geographic Approaches to the Human-Environmental Relationship 3

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• GEOG 4120 - Environment and Development in Latin America (CI) 3 or
• GEOG 4140 - Violent Environments: Linking Ecology and Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa 3 or
• GEOG 4220 - International Regional Geography 3

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• GEOG 4210 - Geography of Utah 3

B. Geography Education Pedagogical Methods Courses (4 credits)

• SCED 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1
• SCED 3500 - Teaching Social Studies 3

C. Geography Education Elective Courses (12 credits)

Students may select the remaining 12 credits in Geography from courses numbered 2000 and above. It is recommended that students take additional coursework in the following areas: regional, physical, and human geography; human-environment interaction techniques; technology in geography education; and classroom technology. All electives must be coordinated with a geography education advisor.

D. Teaching Minor (17-33 credits)

A teaching major in Geography also requires an approved teaching minor from another field of study acceptable to the Secondary Education Program of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL).

E. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits)

Students must complete three levels in the STEP. All three levels of the STEP will be offered during fall and spring semesters, not during summers. Levels of the STEP are taken as a package, not piecemeal. Each level must be satisfactorily completed before a student is advanced to the next level. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. Prior to admission to the STEP, students in the Geography Teaching Major must complete MATH 1050 , unless their Math ACT score is 25 or higher.

Students should consult with advisors in major and minor departments for scheduling of special methods classes at Levels 1 and 2. Although certain combinations of majors and minors require three special methods classes, only two clinical experiences (total) should be scheduled at Levels 1 and 2. These in-school experiences are coordinated by methods instructors.

F. Electives

After meeting the University Studies, USU upper-division, and geography teaching major requirements, students may take the remainder of their 120 required credits in any discipline and from any department.  ENVS 5000  is recommended.

Minimum University Requirements