Bachelor of Arts in
Geography and Environmental Studies

The Geography B.S. degree in Environmental Resources integrates and synthesizes courses in geography, climate change, physical and biological sciences, and geographic information sciences and technology. This degree provides students with an interdisciplinary background in the geospatial science and earth system processes and prepares students for science-based careers in environmental research, management and consulting as well as graduate studies in related fields of geography and environmental science. Senior practicum courses serve as integrating capstone experiences enabling students to apply what they have learned in real-world settings. Courses in statistics, GIS, GPS and remote sensing are integrated with the geography core curriculum and courses in natural sciences.

To view details of the program, visit the program Website.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students are admitted to the program after declaring a Geography and Environmental Resources major to an academic advisor in the Geography program. Students will be assigned an advisor in the Natural Science department. Students should consult with their advisor for course selection and sequencing.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2011-2012 catalog)

Candidates must complete the General Education Requirements (GERs) as well as the specific program requirements listed below for a minimum of 120 credit hours. Courses in a degree program may be counted only once. Courses used to fulfill the major requirements cannot be used to fulfill the GERs. Specific requirements for GERs are listed below. The degree must include 48 credits of upper-division 300 or above courses. To satisfy the residency requirement, 30 credits must be completed at UA, including 24 upper division credits. All major courses require a C or better.

Minimum Credit Hours 120
General Education Requirements 36
Major Requirements* 45
ENVS S102 Earth and Environment
 4
GEOG S101 Introductory Geography 3
GEOG S312 Humans and the Environment 3
GEOG S338 Introduction to GIS 3
GEOG S490 Geography Seminar 2
___ S___ Electives* 6-8
Select from the following (6 credits):
Earth Systems and Geographic Analysis
ENVS S420 Atmospheric Science 3
ENVS S309 Mobile GIS Technology and Applications 2
ENVS S406 Remote Sensing 3
GEOG S410 Advanced GIS 3
GEOG S415 Biogeography and Landscape Ecology 3
GEOL S301 Geomorphology 4
GEOL S302 Hydrology 4
Select three from the following (9 credits):
Human-Environment
ANTH S342 Arctic Ethnology 3
ANTH S408 Ethnobiology 3
ECON S435 Natural Resource Economics 3
ENGL S303 Literature and the Environment 3
PHIL S271 Perspectives on the Natural World 3
SOC 404 Environmental Sociology 3
Breadth Requirements 15
Select from the following (15 credits):
ANTH S314 Archeology of Southeast Alaska 3
ANTH S428 Tlingit Culture and History 3
ANTH S458 Alaska Native Economic and Political Development 3
ENGL S363 Nature Writing 3
ENGL S365 Literature of Alaska 3
ENGL S370 Native American Literature 3
ENGL S414 Research Writing 3
GEOL S300 Geology of Alaska 3
GEOL S310 Glaciation and Climate Change 3
ODS S243 Outdoor Leadership I 3
ODS S244 Outdoor Leadership II 2
Electives** 39

*Cultural diversity courses; world history, world languages, Alaska Native languages, or faculty advisor-approved courses in anthropology, art, communication, literature, and the humanities or social sciences, including transfer or study abroad courses, with an evident focus in cultural diversity.
**To include upper division classes as needed (42 credit minimum). Classes should be selected in consultation with an advisor and students are encouraged to include a minor. No more than 6 credits from the major can be used toward a minor.

Outdoor Studies Emphasis
In order to enroll in ODS designated courses, students must provide ODS application materials and be accepted into the ODS Emphasis Program.
Minimum Credit Hours 120
General Education Requirements 34
Major Requirements* 68
Geography Core 21
GEOG S101 Intro to Geography 3
GEOG S312 Human and the Environment 3
ENVS/GEOG S102 Earth and Environment 4
ENVS/GEOG S338 Introduction to GIS 3
GEOG S490 Geography Seminar 2
____ S___ Electives* 6
*Cultural diversity courses; world history, world languages, Alaska Native languages, or faculty advisor-approved courses in anthropology, art, communication, literature, and the humanities or social sciences, including transfer or study abroad courses, with an evident focus in cultural diversity.
ODS Emphasis 20
ODS S120 Wilderness First Responder 4
ODS S243 Outdoor Leadership I 3
ODS S244 Outdoor Leadership II 2
ODS S245 ODS Certificate Capstone 1-4
ODS S444 Expedition Planning and Leadership 2
ODS S445 ODS Emphasis Capstone 2
HUM S270 Sport, Leisure and Culture 3
PHIL S371 Perspectives on the Natural World 3
Outdoor Skills
Select from the following (12 credits):
ODS S112 Swiftwater Rescue 1
ODS S114 Backpacking in SE Alaska 2
ODS S115 Winter Backpacking in SE Alaska 1
ODS S116 Introduction to Rock Climbing 1
ODS S117 Introduction to Ice Climbing 1
ODS S118 Avalanche Eval and Theory-Level I 2
ODS S119 Introduction to Flyfishing 2
ODS S133 Introduction to Sea Kayaking 1

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The UAS Career Services Office provides a current listing of internship opportunities available to UAS students. These internships are funded by Alaskan, federal, national and international organizations and businesses. Changes occur frequently. If you have an interest in internships please contact Career Services for assistance. If admitted to a degree program you can also speak with a faculty member if you are interested in an internship for academic credit.

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6350 (toll free)
Program Website: uas.alaska.edu/artssciences/naturalsciences/geography
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu


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