Dec 06, 2025

University Catalog 2025-2026

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University Catalog 2025-2026

Geography, B.A.

Location(s): Main Campus

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography is designed to provide students with an understanding of the world’s physical and cultural environments. The program provides a foundation in the theory and practice of contemporary geography, with emphasis on a variety of applied and technical skills that will enhance a student’s career opportunities.

The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography is 120 units, of which 43-44 units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE courses and free electives.

Recommended Major Preparation for UD Transfers Learning Outcomes Roadmap (2021)

Requirements for the Major (43-44 units)

Requirements for the Core (28-29 units)

Lower Division Core Courses (10-11 units)

GEOG 1550 - Society and Nature: Human Geography [3]
GEOG 1600 - Nature and Society: Physical Geography [3]
GEOG 1605 - Nature and Society: Physical Geography Lab [1]
And select one statistics course from the following:
GEOG 2820 - Spatial Measurement and Elementary Statistics [3]
MATH 1090 - Quantitative Reasoning with Statistics, with Lab [4]
MATH 1092 - Quantitative Reasoning with Statistics [3]
SOC 1090 - Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences, with Lab [4]
SOC 1092 - Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences [3]

Upper Division Core Courses (18 units)

Directed Electives (15 units)

Complete 15 units from the following list, at least 12 units of upper-division courses and at least 9 units of GEOG courses must be included.

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