The Minor in Geography, which is administered by the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences, provides a fundamental foundation to the breadth of study within the field of geography as well as grounding in general geographic theory.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degrees in Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences. With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences.
Requirements for the Minor in Geography
Complete a minimum of 21 credits in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences from the following:
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A minimum of 9 credits from the following: |
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GEO |
113 |
Introduction to Economic Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
151 |
Introduction to Human Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
203 |
Introduction to Meteorology |
3 |
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GEO |
206 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
206L |
Physical Geography Laboratory |
1 |
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GEO |
221 |
Introduction to Geographic Information |
3 |
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A minimum of 3 credits from the following: |
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GEO |
204 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
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Any 300-level GEO course. |
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Complete a minimum of 9 additional credits in Geography courses, of which 6 credits must be at the 400-level. The courses must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. |
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