Geography - Human Environment Geography Emphasis - BS

Geography is the study of space, place, and the relationships between people and our environment. With a Geography major, students learn essential skills to solve pressing problems at the local, national, and global scale. Geography is an interdisciplinary degree that includes coursework in the physical and social sciences, combined with technical expertise in the field of geographic information science.

Human-Environment Geography Emphasis: This emphasis provides a broad overview of the relationships between humans and their environments across different cultures, economies, and geographic locations around the globe. It requires an understanding of the dynamics of geology, meteorology, hydrology, biogeography, ecology, and geomorphology, as well as human behavior, decision making, and perception in relation to the environment.

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• Admitted and current students must meet with an academic advisor for help with semester-by-semester planning, connections to co-curricular experiences, understanding of USU policies, and accessing USU resources

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• The highest math requirement for this degree is course or course

• New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing

• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.5 GPA