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)  BUS 120 International Business (5)  GEOG 230 World Regional Geography (5)  HIST 142 History of Japan (5)  HIST 230 Latin American History (5)  HUM 224 Contemporary Global Cinema (5)  HUM 241 The Impact of the Nazi Past (5)  MUSC 109 World music (5)  POLS 102 Comparative Government (5)  POLS 125 Introduction to Global Issues (5)  POLS& 203 International Relations (5)  POLS 205 Islam and the West; Theater of Cooperation and Conflict (5)  SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATION (10 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Argument and Exposition (5) ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) GEOG 230 World Regional Geography (5) MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (25 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)  ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)  ART 112 Non-Western Art (5)  CMST 226 Gender Communication (5)  CMST 227 Intercultural Communication (5)  ENGL 247 American Multicultural Literature (5)  ENGL278 Women Writers (5)  HIST& 219 Native American History (5)  HUM 102 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)  HUM 107 Introduction to Cultural Studies (5)  SOC 221 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)  SOC 230 Sociology of Gender (5)  WS 201 Women of Our World (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.