Major in Geography Requirements Prior to May 2013

 

Students who expect to do graduate work in geography are advised to take courses in statistics and/or computer science. We suggest, but do not require, that those planning to continue to the doctoral level to fulfill the GER Foreign Language Requirement with the language of the area of regional specialization.

The major in geography consists of a minimum of 32 credits as follows:

Required courses (14 cr): Elective courses (18 cr):

NOTES:
(1) It is recommended, but not required, that geography majors use GEOL 10100, GEOL 10200, STAT 11300 or STAT 21300 to satisfy a portion of the General Education Requirement.
(2) GEOG 10100 is a prerequisite to GEOG 22100, but does not count toward the major.
(3) Students are bound by the requirements in effect at the time they were admitted into the geography major program and should consult the appropriate catalog as they complete these requirements.
(4) * GEOG 25100, 26000, 27000, 27100, 27200, 27400, 27500, 27700, and 27800 courses have been replaced with a GEOG 305XX course. Please see the Undergraduate Geography Advisor for approved substitutions.

 

Options in Social Studies Education within the Geography Major

1. Option in Social Studies within the Geography Major for Childhood Education Teachers

In cooperation with the School of Education, the Department of Geography and Environmental Science provides opportunities for students to prepare for a career in teaching in grades 1-6. Students may choose to complete the geography major as described above, in addition to successful completion of the QUEST program. Interested students may also choose to complete the course of study outlined below. The option in Social Studies for Childhood Education is available only to students who are accepted into the QUEST program.

Transfer students who enter Hunter College with more than 72 credits, or who will exceed 72 credits in completing the pre-requisites for this option in the Geography major, cannot apply for the QUEST program of the School of Education. They may still complete this option within the Geography major but must complete a Master of Arts degree in Childhood Education before being certified as a New York State teacher.

Program Prerequisites (9 credits)

HIST 15100 The United States from the Colonial Era to the Civil War (3 cr)
HIST 15200 The United States from the Civil War to the Present (3 cr)
GEOG 15000 World Regional Geography (3 cr)

Requirements for the Major (30 credits)

Required Courses (18 credits)

HIST 11100 World History to 1500 (3 cr)
HIST 11200 World History from 1500 to the Present (3 cr)
GEOG 24100 Population Geography (3 cr)
GEOG 25100* Geography of the United States and Canada (3 cr)
GEOG 26000* Geography of New York State (3 cr)
POLSCI 11000 American Government: A Historical Introduction (3 cr)

Elective Courses in Geography (6 credits)
Choose any two of the following:

GEOG 34100 Urban Geography (3 cr)
GEOG 34200 Geography of International Migration and Ethnicity (3 cr)
GEOG 34700 Cultural Geography (3 cr)
GEOG 35700 Geography of New York City and Vicinity (3 cr)
GEOG 38000 Seminar in Geographic Concepts and Methodology (3 cr)

Elective Courses in History (6 credits)

Any two 3-credit 300-level courses in history with the approval of the Undergraduate Geography Advisor

NOTE: * GEOG 25100 and 26000 courses have been replaced with a GEOG 305XX course. Please see the Undergraduate Geography Advisor for approved substitutions.

 

2. Option in Social Studies within the Geography Major for Adolescence Education Teachers

In cooperation with the School of Education, the Department of Geography and Environmental Science provides opportunities for students to prepare for a career in teaching social studies in grades 7 – 12. In addition to mandatory course work provided by the School of Education, interested students must complete the course of study outlined below. At least 18 credits of these courses or equivalents must be satisfactorily completed (grade of C or better) before the student enrolls in the social studies methods courses. These courses may also be used to satisfy Core and Pluralism and Diversity requirements. Refer to the section in the catalog specific to programs in the School of Education.

Transfer students who enter Hunter College with more than 90 credits or who will exceed 90 credits in completing the prerequisites for this option in the Geography major, cannot apply for the Adolescence Education program of the School of Education. They may still complete this option within the Geography major but must complete a Master of Arts degree in Adolescence Education before certification as a New York State teacher.

Program Prerequisites (9 credits)

HIST 15100 The United States from the Colonial Era to the Civil War (3 cr)
HIST 15200 The United States from the Civil War to the Present (3 cr)
GEOG 15000 World Regional Geography (3 cr)

Requirements for the Major (36 credits)

Required Courses (18 credits)

POLSCI 11000 American Government: A Historical Introduction (3 cr)
ECON 10000 Introduction to Economics (3 cr)
GEOG 24100 Population Geography (3 cr)
GEOG 25100* Geography of the United States and Canada (3 cr)
HIST 11100 World History to 1500 (3 cr)
HIST 11200 World History from 1500 to the Present (3 cr)

One 3-credit course in cultural anthropology (ANTHC) or sociology (3 cr)

Elective Courses in History (6 credits)

Any two 3-credit 300-level courses in history with approval of the Geography Undergraduate Advisor

Elective Courses in Geography (9 credits, at least 6 credits at the 300 level):

GEOG 27000* Mexico, Central American and the Caribbean (3 cr)
GEOG 27100* South America (3 cr)
GEOG 27500* Sub-Saharan Africa (3 cr)
GEOG 27700* East Asia (3 cr)
GEOG 27800* Russia and Central Asia (3 cr)
GEOG 32800 Urban Environmental Problems: Evaluations and Solutions (3 cr)
GEOG 34100 Urban Geography (3 cr)
GEOG 34200 Geography of International Migration and Ethnicity (3 cr)
GEOG 34700 Cultural Geography (3 cr)
GEOG 35700 Geography of New York City and Vicinity (3 cr)
GEOG 38000 Seminar in Geographic Concepts and Methodology (3 cr)

NOTE: * GEOG 25100, 27000, 27100, 27500, 27700, and 27800 courses have been replaced with a GEOG 305XX course. Please see the Undergraduate Geography Advisor for approved substitutions.