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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Geography (BS)
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Students of geography develop skills that prepare them for a variety of careers related to spatial analysis, environmental sustainability, natural resource management, urban and regional planning, international development, and more. They may pursue a traditional major in geography, a geography minor, or choose the geography-pre-planning option. The bachelor of science or the bachelor of arts degree may be earned. Students may choose an emphasis in areas such as governance and globalization, planning, or Geographic Information Science (GIS). Graduates pursue careers in conservation, energy, government, environmental protection, law, public policy, transportation, culture, and international affairs; and provide geographic expertise to a wide variety of public and private companies. Other concentrations may be developed to reflect the particular interests of a student, including but not limited to GIS.
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Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours
K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State. The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core. Orientation: 1 Credit Hour
DAS 101 or other approved A&S orientation Outside Concentration: 9 Credit Hours
Outside credential of at least 9 credit hours (May be from any unit, except Geography and Geospatial Science, OR from approved interdisciplinary credentials within the unit). OR Any 9 credit hours in a single prefix (except for GEOG) (all must be 300 level or above OR at any level with a prereq in the same prefix; up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). OR Any 9 credit hour microcredential (up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). Overlays: [9] Credit Hours
May be filled in K-State Core, Outside Concentration, electives, or the Program itself. - Ethical Reasoning Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
- Global Perspectives Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3] fulfilled by GEOG 100
- US Multicultural Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
Foundation Courses 22 Credit Hours
Student must complete the following courses Category Elective: 6-7 Credit Hours
Students choose one course from two of the following three categories: Human Environmental Interaction
Geography Electives: 12 Credit Hours
12 Credit Hours of any GEOG course, or GEOL 520. Courses may not double count for any of the above requirements. BS Natural and Quantitative Restricted Electives: 6-9 Credit Hours
One course in each of the following at any level Natural Science course Credits: 3-5 Credit Hours
GEOG 121 may count if it is not used to fulfill K-State Core Quantitative course Credits: 3-4
STAT 225 may count if it is not used to fulfill K-State Core BS Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Restricted Electives: 3 Credit Hours
Fine Arts or Humanities: Any course or combination of courses: 3 Credit Hours
Free Electives: 23-27 Credit Hours
In addition to K-State Core Free Electives requirement, take any course so that the total credit hours completed equals 120. Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
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