Outcomes
  • Biogeography
  • Cartographer
  • City Planning
  • Conservationist
  • Geographer
  • Geomorphologist
  • Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Management
  • Park Ranger
  • Real Estate Development
  • Recreation Specialist

For individuals who

Are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of geography and its uses.

Looking for

A minor that complements a variety of programs. Coursework that builds skills in spatial analysis tools (GIS and GPS). 

To become

  • Cartographer
  • City Planning
  • Geographer
  • Geomorphologist
  • Real Estate Development

Geography Minor

Emphases in the Geography minor program are:

  1. gaining an understanding of the geographic perspective, and
  2. acquiring skills in the use of spatial analysis tools (such as geographic information systems (GIS), computer mapping, and other computer applications).

A Geography minor may be taken in conjunction with a variety of majors such as social science and secondary education. Minor requirements are 18 credits selected in consultation with a geography adviser in the Department of Geosciences. Students preparing for teaching geography in the secondary schools should follow the School of Education curricula.