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) FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures (3) HIST131 Latin American History (3) HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3) HIST 210 MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3) PHIL111 World Religions (3) POLS237 International Politics and Problems (3) SOC102 Social Problems (3) SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3) WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits) ENGL 101 English Composition (3)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 102 English Composition (3)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits) COMM 101 Intro to Speech Communication (3) CMST 201 Public Speaking (5) MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits) GEOG 100 Physical Geography (4)GEOG 100 Fundamentals of Physical Environment (5) HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits) INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)General Elective Credit (5) ELECTIVES (20-24 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) ANTH225 Native People of North America (3) AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies (3) COMM220 Intro to Intercultural Communication (3) ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3) ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural Literature (3) HIST240 American Indian History (3) SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3) SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) 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. *1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.