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 BA in Geography (60 credits) Department of Geography & Anthropology College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements* Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o GEOG 201 Introduction to World Regional Geography (5) o HIST 211 U.S. in World Affairs I (5) o HIST 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5) o HIST 250 Introduction to Latin America ^D (5) o HIST 255 Traditional East Asian Civilization (5) o HIST 256 Modern East Asian Civilization (5) o HUM 109 World Arts and Culture (5) o PHIL 103 Asian Philosophy ^D (5) o POLS 211U.S. in World Affairs I (5) o POLS 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATIONS (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5) ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)ENGL 201 College Composition: Data/Research/Analysis (5) HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 activity credits) Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (24 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.  Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o CMST 201 Intercultural Communication (5) o ENGL 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5) o HPER 268 Diversity in Sports (5) o HUM 107 Gender Perceptions in American Film (5) o PSYC 139 Psychology of Women (5) o SOC 205 Racial/Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 220 Gender and Society (5) o WST 139 Psychology of Women (5) o WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5) o WST 220 Gender and Society (5) o WST 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU. *One Diversity course is required for degree completion.