Geography Minor
A minor in Geography
Program Learning Outcomes
- A basic understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment that geographers seek to understand using hands-on learning and a variety of specific tools.
Requirements for the Geography Minor
The following courses or their equivalents are required.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| GEOG 100 | Physical Geography and the Environment | 3 |
| Elective 100-level Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Geography of American Ethnicity and Race | ||
| Contemporary Human Geography | ||
| Culture and Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to Geography: World Regions | ||
| Elective Upper-level Courses | ||
| Select twelve credits of 300-level and above GEOG courses | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
University Requirements for Minors
Course work in the minor must be completed with the minimum GPA as specified by the department or program under which the minor falls, usually a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but higher in some programs. Transfer students must attain the minimum specified GPA on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the minor and credits attempted at UW-Parkside.
At least half of the course work required for a minor must be completed at UW-Parkside.