1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study geography? Geography is the core environmental discipline: it is the study of the physical and human environments of our planet and the ways that they interact. Geography combines social and natural science methods and knowledge to help us understand the complex problems facing businesses, government agencies, and community organizations. Geographers are uniquely qualified to investigate issues involving competing land use, complex land management problems, and integrated natural resource development. While geographers gain exposure to all aspects of the discipline, typically students will concentrate on either human geography or physical geography for their degree, and specialize in sub-fields such as GIS and wetlands science. Degree Options BA in Geography (60 credits) BA in Geography with GIS Certificate (60 - 64 credits) BA in Geography with Wetlands Science Certificate ( 66 – 68 credits) Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (24 – 28 credits) Certificate in Wetlands Science (31 – 33 credits) Minor in Geography (14-15 credits) Required Courses (40 credits) GEOG 100 Fundamentals of the Physical Environment (5) GEOG 101 Fundamentals of Human Geography (5) GEOG 201 Introduction to Field Research (5) GEOG 227 Introduction to Map and Air Photo Analysis (3) GEOG 230 World Regional Geography (5) GEOG 328 Geographic Information Systems I (5) GEOG 392 Seminar in the History and Philosophy of Geography (2) GEOG 490 The Geographer’s Capstone (5) Department Chair Dr. Robert Sauders 103 Isle Hall (509) 359-7904 rsauders@ewu.edu Department Assistant LeAnn Knoles 103 Isle Hall (509) 359-2433 lknoles35@ewu.edu Sample Careers GIS analyst, Wetlands Specialist, Environmental Consultant, Hydrologist, Soil Scientist, Meteorologist, Park Ranger, Urban planner, Demographer, K-12 instructor, University Professor Associate in Arts & Sciences BA in Geography (60 credits) Department of Geography & Anthropology College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: International Studies (one course) o AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5) o BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5) o BUS 186 International Marketing (5) o ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5) o HIST 230 20 th Century Europe (5) o HIST 231 Modern Asia (5) o HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5) o HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5) o HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5) o PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5) o PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5) o POLS& 203 international Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) GREEN RIVER C.C. COURSEE.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT BASIC SKILLS (15 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 127 Writing: Social Science(5) or ENGL 128 Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits) GEOG 120 Intro to Physical Geography (5) GEOG 100 Fundamentals of the Physical Environment (5) NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course) GEOG& 200 Human Geography (5)GEOG 101 Fundamentals of Human Geography (5) ELECTIVES (6-11 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation. Cultural Diversity (one course) o AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5) o AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5) o ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5) o ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5) o ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5) o CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95) o CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5) o ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5) o HIST 224 African-American History (5) o HIST 233 History of Latin America (5) o HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5) o SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (5)