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Geography, B.A.


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Susan Kirkpatrick Smith, Department Chair
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Department of Geography and Anthropology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences 
(470) 578-2373

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Geography provides students with an understanding of various aspects of the Earth, including its physical features, the role of humans in modifying the Earth, and the relationships between peoples and places.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)


See listing of requirements.  

General Education Requirements Specific to This Major:


  • Area D1: STAT 1107  (recommended) 
  • Area D2: GEOG 1112   or GEOG 1113  
    • It is required that Geography majors complete Geog 1112 or Geog 1113 with a grade of “C “or higher. It must be taken as a free elective if not taken in Area D

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)


Major Requirements (27 Credit Hours)


Related Studies (18 Credit Hours)


Upper-division studies beyond the major requirements as approved by the academic advisor.

Free Electives (15 Credit Hours)


Any courses in the university curriculum.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)


University-Wide Degree Requirements (3 Credit Hours)


See listing of requirements.  

Graduation Credit Hour Total (123 Credit Hours)


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