Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geography, Environment, and Society, Bachelor of Science


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The Bachelor of Science in Geography, Environment and Society integrates, in important and dynamic ways, how society is increasingly organized around urban, social, natural areas with direct connection to regional peripheries and global systems. Students will engage the social, physical, and technological dimensions of society. Planning is increasingly important as cities and regions respond to accelerating growth and environmental and social problems. The biophysical basis of society is linked to urban areas and necessitate students having a knowledge of physical geography, as more and more people are seeking refuge in nature, especially parks and protected areas. Geospatial sciences enable students to understand and analyze the spatial dimensions of society, particularly in the context of planning and natural resource management. Overlaying all this is the social dimensions of planning, resource use, and responses to climate change and related threats. 
 

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geography, Environment, and Society, Bachelor of Science


Careers

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Geography, Environment, and Society?

This degree provides the skillset a student needs to pursue careers in urban planning and design, digital mapping known as geographic information systems (GIS), physical, environmental and sustainable geography. Our courses feature many engaging, real-world projects that prepare you well beyond graduation, and you will benefit from personal faculty attention through our smaller courses.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Urban and regional planner
  • Environmental resource manager
  • Sustainable community organizer
  • GIS Analyst
  • Climate Scientist
  • Sustainability Specialist

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geography, Environment, and Society, Bachelor of Science


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geography, Environment, and Society, Bachelor of Science


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA C
Highest Mathematics Required STA 270
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Optional
Research Optional
Study Abroad Optional
University Honors Program Optional
Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan Optional
Some online/blended coursework Required
AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A Recommended
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Emphasis, Minor, or Coursework Required

An emphasis, minor, or coursework is required for this major.

Purpose Statement

The Bachelor of Science in Geography, Environment and Society integrates geographic knowledge and GIS mapping technologies with the problem-solving fields of community planning and urban design. This educational framework prepares students for careers in creating more livable and sustainable communities, while contributing to a better world.
 
Coursework for this degree provides a strong foundation in geography and an option to select one of three available emphases. Geospatial Technologies engages students in the analysis of spatial data through geographic information systems and remote sensing. The Community Planning and Development emphasis introduces students to the professional field of land use planning including the development review process, comprehensive plans and ordinances, environmental impact studies and law and ethics. Human-Environmental Systems explores the interrelationships between natural and social systems to solve pressing societal-environmental issues.

Student Learning Outcomes:

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geography, Environment, and Society, Bachelor of Science


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Major Requirements
Minor Requirements
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program
General Electives
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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geography, Environment, and Society, Bachelor of Science


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