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2023
- 2024 Catalog Year
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Term 1
0 - 14 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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4 |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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14 |
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- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. GPH 191 is also recommended.
- Set up your Handshake account, play me3 and select your career area of interest.
- Contact an academic advisor to add the Atmospheric Sciences certificate in order to obtain National Weather Service certification.
- MAT 270 is the first required math course for this major. If
a student does not qualify for MAT 270 enrollment, they should enroll in the
prerequisite MAT 170 in Term 1. Please contact an advisor if you have
questions.
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Term 2
14 - 30 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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- GPH 213 is recommended for the Science and Society requirement. For a full list of Science and Society courses, go here.
- 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.
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Term 3
30 - 45 Credit Hours
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Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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- GPH 212 and GPH 214 are offered every Fall semester. If your Term 3 is in a Spring semester, make sure to take GPH 212/214 in Term 2 or Term 4.
- Students should meet with their academic advisor to discuss the requirements to obtain National Weather Service certification.
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Term 5
59 - 73 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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4 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
14 |
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- GPH 409 is offered once every two years--during the Fall semester of odd-numbered years (so it may be a Term 7 course)
- Students interested in completing an internship should start investigating internship opportunities. Information on internships is available here.
- Students interested in conducting supervised research should initiate contact with faculty members who perform research in their content area of interest. More information is available here.
- For more information on the Science and Society requirement, go here.
- Students interested in pursuing an accelerated master's degree in geography or urban and environmental planning should contact graduate advising.
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Term 6
73 - 89 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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- GPH 410 is offered once every two years--during the Spring semester of even-numbered years (so it may be a Term 8 course).
- GPH 412 is offered once every two years--during the Spring semester of even-numbered years (so it may be a Term 8 course).
- 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.
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Term 7
89 - 104 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
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3 |
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9 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- GPH 474 is offered once every two years--during the Fall semester of
even-numbered years (so it may be a Term 5 course).
- Students interested in entering the job market after graduation should start researching job opportunities. Information on careers in related fields is available here and here.
- Students should verify with their academic advisor that they will meet all requirements necessary to obtain National Weather Service certification after graduation.
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Term 8
104 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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3 |
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7 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- GPH 475 is offered once every two years--during the Spring semester of odd-numbered years (so it may be a Term 6 course).
- Don't forget to apply for graduation!
- Stay connected with ASU School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning by connecting on LinkedIn.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 14 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. GPH 191 is also recommended.
- Set up your Handshake account, play me3 and select your career area of interest.
- Contact an academic advisor to add the Atmospheric Sciences certificate in order to obtain National Weather Service certification.
- MAT 270 is the first required math course for this major. If
a student does not qualify for MAT 270 enrollment, they should enroll in the
prerequisite MAT 170 in Term 1. Please contact an advisor if you have
questions.
Term 2
14 - 30 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- GPH 213 is recommended for the Science and Society requirement. For a full list of Science and Society courses, go here.
- 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.
Term 3
30 - 45 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
- GPH 212 and GPH 214 are offered every Fall semester. If your Term 3 is in a Spring semester, make sure to take GPH 212/214 in Term 2 or Term 4.
- Students should meet with their academic advisor to discuss the requirements to obtain National Weather Service certification.
Term 4
45 - 59 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 5
59 - 73 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- GPH 409 is offered once every two years--during the Fall semester of odd-numbered years (so it may be a Term 7 course)
- Students interested in completing an internship should start investigating internship opportunities. Information on internships is available here.
- Students interested in conducting supervised research should initiate contact with faculty members who perform research in their content area of interest. More information is available here.
- For more information on the Science and Society requirement, go here.
- Students interested in pursuing an accelerated master's degree in geography or urban and environmental planning should contact graduate advising.
Term 6
73 - 89 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
- GPH 410 is offered once every two years--during the Spring semester of even-numbered years (so it may be a Term 8 course).
- GPH 412 is offered once every two years--during the Spring semester of even-numbered years (so it may be a Term 8 course).
- 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.
Term 7
89 - 104 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- GPH 474 is offered once every two years--during the Fall semester of
even-numbered years (so it may be a Term 5 course).
- Students interested in entering the job market after graduation should start researching job opportunities. Information on careers in related fields is available here and here.
- Students should verify with their academic advisor that they will meet all requirements necessary to obtain National Weather Service certification after graduation.
Term 8
104 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- GPH 475 is offered once every two years--during the Spring semester of odd-numbered years (so it may be a Term 6 course).
- Don't forget to apply for graduation!
- Stay connected with ASU School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning by connecting on LinkedIn.
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