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[DRAFT] 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog

Geography, B.A.

Location(s): Online, On Campus

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Program Description

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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of principles of place and space through the application of geospatial techniques such map reading, coordinate systems, and satellite & aerial photo imagery.
  2. Describe and classify a variety of spatial and environmental research approaches, methods, and techniques utilized in scientific research, resulting in geographic information literacy.
  3. Relate their acquired spatial knowledge and skills in a research project and post-graduation plan. 

[icon]This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment criteria; however, students are expected to meet the requirements of Academic Policy 4.0 ACADEMIC STANDING, DISMISSAL, & REINSTATEMENT .

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

KSU’s General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum  

Core IMPACTS Curriculum Specific to This Major

The program recommends students take STAT 1401 .

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Required Courses (15 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Major Requirements (10 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Major Electives (24 Credit Hours)

Select 6 credit hours from Group A, 6 credit hours from Group B, 3 credit hours from Group C, and an additional 9 credit hours of coursework from Groups A, B, C, and/or D.

Group A: Human/Regional Geography

Select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Group B: Physical/Environmental Geography

Select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Group C: Geographic Techniques

Select a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Group D: Miscellaneous Courses

University Electives (26 Credit Hours)

In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy, students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Upper-Division Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Select 15 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Free Electives (11 Credit Hours)

Select 11 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)

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