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Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Geography
(60 credits)
Department of Geography & Anthropology
College of Social Sciences
Why study geography?
Geography is the core environmental discipline: it is the
study of the physical and human environments of our
planet and the ways that they interact. Geography
combines social and natural science methods and
knowledge to help us understand the complex problems
facing businesses, government agencies, and community
organizations. Geographers are uniquely qualified to
investigate issues involving competing land use, complex
land management problems, and integrated natural
resource development. While geographers gain exposure
to all aspects of the discipline, typically students will
concentrate on either human geography or physical
geography for their degree, and specialize in sub-fields
such as GIS and wetlands science.
Degree Options
Department Chair
Dr. Robert Sauders
103 Isle Hall
(509) 359-7904
[email protected]
Department Assistant
LeAnn Knoles
103 Isle Hall
(509) 359-2433
[email protected]
BA in Geography (60 credits)
BA in Geography with GIS Certificate (60 - 64 credits)
BA in Geography with Wetlands Science Certificate (66 – 68
Sample Careers
credits)
GIS analyst, Wetlands
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (24 – 28
Specialist,
credits)
Environmental
Certificate in Wetlands Science (31 – 33 credits)
Minor in Geography (14-15 credits)
Consultant,
Hydrologist, Soil
Required Courses (40 credits)
Scientist,
Meteorologist, Park
GEOG 100 Fundamentals of the Physical Environment (5)
GEOG 101 Fundamentals of Human Geography (5)
Ranger, Urban
GEOG 201 Introduction to Field Research (5)
planner,
GEOG 227 Introduction to Map and Air Photo Analysis (3)
Demographer, K-12
GEOG 230 World Regional Geography (5)
instructor, University
GEOG 328 Geographic Information Systems I (5)
Professor
GEOG 392 Seminar in the History and Philosophy of
Geography (2)
GEOG 490 The Geographer’s Capstone (5)
AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes
that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5)
ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or
ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or
ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
METR 210 Introduction to Weather and
Climate (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
ENGL 101 College Composition
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Document (5)
GEOG 204 Atmospheric Environment (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements
and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Foreign Language
Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for
graduation.
Cultural Diversity (one course)
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ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies
(5)
CHST 112 Chicano Experience in
Contemporary Society (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History
(5)
SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5)
SOC 151 Sociology of Race and
Ethnic Groups (5)
International Studies (one course)
• HIST 174 Western World History –
Latin America (5)
• HIST 274 Eastern World History –
East Asia (5)
• PHIL 275 Comparative World
Religions (5)
• POLS& 203 International
Relations (5)
• SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)