This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BA in Geography. Highlighted courses must be completed in the semester listed in order for the student to graduate in a timely manner. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate. Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman.
| YSU Course Subject and Title | Credits | YSU Course Subject and Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1550 Writing 1 | 3 | CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (NS) | 4 |
| ENGL 1551 Writing 2 | 3 | SPAN 1550 Elementary Spanish | 4 |
| PHLT 1568 Healthy Lifestyles (SPA) | 3 | ENGL 1590 Introduction to Literature (AH) | 3 |
| PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) | 5 | HIST 2605 Turning Points in US History (SS) | 3 |
| Total hours completed: 28 hours | |||
| Year 1 Fall Semester Courses | Credits | Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
| GEOG 1503 Physical Geography (NS – Gen Ed elective) | 3 | GEOG2626 or GEOG 2640 (SS) | 3 |
| COMM 1545 Communication Foundations | 3 | GEOG 2611Geospatial Foundations | 3 |
| SPAN 2600 Intermediate Spanish | 4 | Courses in Minor | 6 |
| Arts and Humanities course | 3 | General elective | 3 |
| Social and Personal Awareness course | 3 | MATH 2623 Survey of Math | 3 |
| Total | 16 | Total | 18 |
| Year 2 Fall Semester Courses | Credits | Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
| GEOG Skill Requirement | 3 | GEOG Skill Requirement | 3 |
| GEOG Regional Requirement | 3 | GEOG electives (upper division) | 6 |
| GEOG Elective | 3 | General Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| Course in Minor | 3 | Course in Minor | 3 |
| General Elective (upper division) | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Year 3 Fall Semester Courses | Credits | Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
| GEOG 4890 Geography Capstone | 3 | Course in Minor (upper division) | 3 |
| GEOG elective (upper division) | 3 | General electives or additional courses in Minor | 9 |
| Courses in Minor(upper division) | 6 | Additional GEOG course | 3 |
| General Electives (upper division) | 6 | ||
| Total | 18 | Total | 15 |