Bachelor's in Geography major
Introduction
Geography major is a Bachelor program taught at Colgate University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Geography major at Colgate University requires two 100-level courses selected from GEOG 105, GEOG 107, GEOG 108, and GEOG 122. Students then complete GEOG 231 (Geography of the Physical Environment), GEOG 245 (Geographic Information Systems), and GEOG 245L (completed by the end of the fall semester of the senior year). The major also includes GEOG 401 (Senior Seminar).
Beyond the required courses, students complete four additional GEOG elective credits, with a limit of one elective at the 100 level. Courses taken off-campus cannot substitute for GEOG 231, GEOG 245, or GEOG 401, and students may substitute upper-level courses for one or both of the required 100-level courses.
Modules
- GEOG 231 - Geography of the Physical Environment
- GEOG 245 - Geographic Information Systems
- GEOG 245L
- GEOG 401 - Senior Seminar
- GEOG 105
- GEOG 107
- GEOG 108
- GEOG 122
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Geography major at Colgate University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Colgate University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Colgate University as pre-requiste for admission in Geography major.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
The requirements for the major are as follows:
- Two 100-level courses chosen from among GEOG 105, 107, 108, and 122
- GEOG 231 - Geography of the Physical Environment
- GEOG 245 - Geographic Information Systems
- GEOG 245L (completed by the end of the fall semester of the senior year)
- Four additional GEOG elective credits, only one of which can be at the 100-level
- GEOG 401 - Senior Seminar
Additional stipulations:
- Courses taken off-campus cannot be used to substitute for GEOG 231, 245, or 401.
- Students may substitute upper-level courses for either or both of the 100-level courses required for the major.
GPA requirement: To qualify with a major in geography, students must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.00 over all courses taken in the department.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-geography/academic-program/geography-major
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.