Geography/Geographic Information Science features a strong technical component based on applications of geographic information science (GIS), cartography and remote sensing, along with training in geographical analysis and data presentation.

Social Science Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential

Geography majors interested in teaching social studies at the middle school or high school level may combine their major program with the Single Subject Social Science Subject Matter Program to meet requirements for entering a Single Subject Credential Program. For information on the CSBS Single Subject Social Science Subject Matter Program, look under Social and Behavioral Sciences in this Catalog. The Geography undergraduate advisor also can provide assistance in coordinating the completion of both the major and the subject matter program simultaneously.

1. Lower Division Courses (6 units)

Foundation Courses

Take the following courses:

GEOG 101 The Physical Environment (3)
or GEOG 103 Weather (3)
and GEOG 107 Introduction to Human Geography (3)
or GEOG 150 World Geography (3)

2. Upper Division Courses (39 units)

a. Gateway Course (3 units)

Take the following:

GEOG 300 The Geographer’s Craft (3)

b. Field Studies (3 units)

Select one course from the following:

GEOG 404A-Z Field Studies in Geography (1-3)

c. Content Courses (6 units)

Select two courses from the following:

GEOG 301 Cultural Geography (3)
GEOG 311 The Atmosphere (3)
GEOG 316 Environmental Geography (3)
GEOG 340 Economic Geography (3)
GEOG 351 Urban Geography (3)
GEOG 364/L Geography of World Ecosystems and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 365/L Geomorphology and Lab (3/1)
GEOG 366 Geography of Environmental Hazards (3)

d. Method Courses (15 units)

Take the following:

GEOG 206/L Introduction to Geographical Information Science and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 305/L Maps and Graphics and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 306/L Intermediate Geographical Information Science and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 406/L Advanced Geographical Information Science and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 460/L Spatial Analysis and Comparison and Lab (2/1)

e. Application Courses (6 units)

Select two courses from the following:

GEOG 304/L Map and Imagery Interpretation and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 407/L Remote Sensing and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 408A/L Human/Cultural Applications in GIS and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 408B/L Environmental/Physical Applications in GIS and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 408C/L Geospatial Project Management and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 408D/L Spatial Database Management and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 408E/L GIS Automation and Customization and Lab (1/2)
GEOG 408F/L WebGIS and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 408G/L GIS and Decision-Making and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 409/L Digital Cartography and Lab (2/1)
GEOG 494 Internship (3)
(Must be GIS/Cartography/Remote Sensing topic)
GEOG 497A-F Senior Seminar in Geography (3)
(Must be GIS/Cartography/Remote Sensing topic)

f. Capstone Course (3 units)

Take the following:

GEOG 490 Senior Project (3)

g. Elective Courses (3 units)

Take one additional Upper Division (300- or 400-level) Geography course.

Total Units in the Major: 45

General Education Units: 48

Additional Units: 27

Total Units Required for the Degree (Option 2): 120