A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS
Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.
B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS
Students must successfully complete a minimum of units 48 and a maximum of 60 units (8.0 and a maximum of 10.0 full-course equivalents) in the Field of Geography while fulfilling the following requirements:
1. Introduction: Geography 211, 231, and one of 251 or 253.
2. Physical Geography: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from: Geography 305, 307 and 313.
3. Human Geography: 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) from: Geography 321, 341, 351, 361, 365 and 367.
4. Analytic Methods: Geography 339.
5. Field Studies: Geography 391.
6. Regional Geography and/or Overseas Field Studies: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from: Geography 371, 377, 381, 392, 393, 394, 395, and 397. Geography 381 is strongly recommended.
7. Upper-Level Courses: 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) in Geography at the 400 or 500 level, including at least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) selected from “Human Geography” (List A). The remaining courses should preferably be selected from "Human Geography" (List A) or “Other Geography Courses” (List C). (See the Field of Geography.)
8. Human Geography Emphasis: At least 36 units (6.0 full-course equivalents) (inclusive of all courses used to fulfill requirements 1-7 above) from “Human Geography” (List A) and “Other Geography Courses” (List C).
C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Technical Writing: 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) from: Communications Studies 363, 369 and Science 311.
D. DEGREE OPTIONS
The BA in Geography can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.4.5 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.
Notes:
- Students should consult with the Geography Undergraduate Co-ordinator or advisors concerning their selection of 400- and 500-level courses.
- In meeting Requirement 7 pertaining to “Upper-Level Courses,” students should take 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) from Lists A and C if they do not wish to take extra courses in the Field of Geography, beyond the 48 units (8.0 full-course equivalent) minimum, to meet Requirement 8.
- It is strongly recommended that students take Geography 391 at the beginning of the second year.
- Geography 593 may be accepted in partial fulfillment, i.e. in lieu of 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent), of the “Regional Geography and Overseas Field Studies” requirement.
- Geography 381 is strongly recommended.
- Students planning to pursue graduate studies in Geography are advised to take Geography 439.
- Students are advised to register in 300-level courses in their second year, and proceed to 400- and 500-level courses in their third and fourth years.
