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Frequently Asked Questions

• 1. Are there any special informational meetings or workshops I can attend to learn more about this major?

No, we do not have special meetings

• 2. Who can I speak with in your department to learn more about this major?

You can speak with any of our faculty members, but if you do not know any, you are invited to speak with the Department Chair: Rheyna Laney

• 3. Who can I speak with in your department about my interest in declaring this major?

Please come talk with the Department Chair: Rheyna Laney

• 4. Is there a GPA requirement for declaring this major?

No.

• 5. Is there any special application process to declare this major?

No.

• 6. Is there a deadline every semester to declare this major?

No.

• 7. Are there other required criteria?

No.

• 8. What prerequisites, if any, do I need to have completed before I can declare this major?

None.

• 9. Do I need to be eligible for GE English and Math before I take your major pre-requisites?

N/A

• 10. Once I am declared, what classes will I need to take?

Please see our description of the major

• 11. What career paths are available to people who major in this subject?

Please see our description of Jobs in Geography

• 12. If I am currently declared and interested in changing my major, is there any course work from my current major that would count toward the new major I am interested in?

Geography has several courses in the GE curriculum that you will be able to apply towards your graduation requirements.

• 13. Once I decide this major will I have an advisor?

Yes. Any Geography faculty member can serve as your advisor. In general, we advise particular concentrations:

• Environment and Society: Rheyna Laney
• Biophysical Environment: Dorothy Freidel
• Geospatial Techniques: Matthew Clark
• Globalization and Cultural Identity: Ian Feinhandler

If you choose not to follow a particular concentration, any faculty member can serve as your advisor

• 14. Are there any highly recommended GE courses for this major?

For B4, we recommend Math 165: Introduction to Statistics

For D5, we recommend Geog302: World Regional Geography

• 15. What courses are restricted to majors/minors?

None. There is high demand for Geog487: Advanced GIS, and in this case, Geography majors are given preference

• 16. Are there specific concentrations in this major?

Yes, please see the description of the concentrations on this web site.

• 17. What is required for a minor?

Please see the description of the minor

• 18. Can I work with a faculty advisor if I declare a minor?

Yes, you can work with any geography faculty member