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Geography
Bachelor of Science

Geography Bachelor's Degree

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major and concentration in Geography affords students flexibility in designing a curriculum that combines the traditions of physical and human geography with analytical and technical skills. The B.S. degree requires Physical/Geospatial courses. 

Careers for Geography Majors

A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Geography prepares students for a variety of career paths, including environmental planning, international and community development, foreign service, cultural and historic preservation, and management of geographic information systems.

Examples of potential employers include: private and public firms and agencies that employ geographic information systems; education (public and private K-12 schools and higher education); local, state, or federal governments; city and regional planning agencies; architecture firms; non-profit organizations; museum and historical sites; and more.

Geography Careers & Internships

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Admission Requirements

This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.

OHIO Admissions

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Courses and Curriculum

View Courses & Degree Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog

The requirement for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Geography is a minimum of 30 credit hours of Geography (GEOG) courses. In addition to the major requirement, students are required to complete one of six major concentrations.