2024 - 2025 Major Map
Geography, BA

School/College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

LAGCUBA

Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
GCU 121: World Geography (GCSI OR SB & G) or GCU 241: The Global Economy in Transition (SB & G) OR GIS 205: Geographic Information Science I (QTRS OR CS) OR GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography (SCIT OR SQ) AND GPH 112: Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.	4	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Elective ( GPH 191 recommended)	1
Term hours subtotal:	15

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
GPH 191: Disaster Weather is highly encouraged for first-semester students, though it is not required.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
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Term 2 15 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
GCU 121: World Geography (GCSI OR SB & G) or GCU 241: The Global Economy in Transition (SB & G) OR GIS 205: Geographic Information Science I (QTRS OR CS) OR GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography (SCIT OR SQ) AND GPH 112: Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.	4	C
Elective	1
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Join a student club or professional organization. Information on ASU student organizations sponsored by the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning is available here.
Research study abroad opportunities and global virtual internships, study abroad opportunities and global virtual internships.

Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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GCU 102: Introduction to Human Geography (GCSI OR SB & G)	3	C
Related Area Course	3	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.	4	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Visit the SGSUP Career Development page and Career and Professional Development Services to meet with career advisors for assistance with career planning and networking.

Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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GCU 121: World Geography (GCSI OR SB & G) or GCU 241: The Global Economy in Transition (SB & G) OR GIS 205: Geographic Information Science I (QTRS OR CS) OR GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography (SCIT OR SQ) AND GPH 112: Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.	4	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	14

Students interested in finding an internship should start investigating internship opportunities and researching potential internship sites. Students can earn academic credit while completing an internship.
Create your professional online presence on LinkedIn.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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GCU OR GIS OR GPH Upper Division Elective	3	C
Related Area Course	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Attend SGSUP Career Navigator event.
Students interested in conducting supervised research with a faculty member should initiate contact with faculty members who perform research in their content area of interest. Information on research areas in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning is available here.
Students interested in pursuing an accelerated master's degree in geography or urban and environmental planning should initiate contact with graduate advising.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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GCU Upper Division Elective OR GCU 484: Internship	3	C
Related Area Course	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Students interested in continuing to graduate study following the completion of the undergraduate program should start investigating potential graduate programs, including admissions requirements and deadlines. Information on the graduate programs offered through the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning is available here.
Visit the SGSUP Career Development page to schedule a meeting with your career advisor for resume review, mock interviewing, or advisement on job searching.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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GCU OR GIS OR GPH Upper Division Elective	3	C
GCU Upper Division Elective OR GCU 484: Internship	3	C
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

Students interested in entering the job market after graduation should be reviewing the SGSUP employment opportunities site.
Use Handshake to search for employment opportunities.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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GCU 496: Geographic Research Methods (L)	3	C
GCU OR GIS OR GPH Upper Division Elective	3	C
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

Use SGSUP Employment Opportunities site to find full-time or part-time employment opportunities.
Don't forget to apply for graduation!
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Related Area Courses
ASB OR GCU OR GIS OR GPH OR POS OR PUP OR SGS OR SOC OR SOS Elective

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.