Geography, Bachelor of Arts

Students who wish more concentrated applications in geography may choose an optional concentration of either Geographic Information Systems or Travel and Tourism. The specific course requirements for these concentrations may also be used to satisfy the major requirements where the overlap of course options occurs.

Geography, Bachelor of Arts Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required
Minimum of “C-“required
Fundamental Academic Skills15
ENGL 1150
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
ENGL 1160
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
ENGL 3050
WRITING FOR THE WORKPLACE
or ENGL 3980
 TECHNICAL WRITING ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES
(Or another advisor-approved Writing in the Discipline course)
CMST 1110
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or CMST 2120
 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
MATH 1120
 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
or MATH 1100
 DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION
or MATH 1130
 QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
or MATH 1140
 QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
or MATH 1300
 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
or STAT 1100
 DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION
or STAT 1530
 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
Distribution Requirements 31
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines- 9 hrs
Global Diversity - 3 hrs
US Diversity - 3 hrs
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
**Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement
^Course requires pre-requisite(s)
Geography Major - 42-45 Hours Required
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Geography requires 42-45 hours of major coursework, of which 25 hours must be upper-level (3000-4000) Geography courses.
Required Coursework24
GEOG 1000
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (**)
GEOG 1020
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (**)
GEOG 1030
OUR DYNAMIC PLANET: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (**)
GEOG 1050
HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY (^)
GEOG 3530
CARTOGRAPHY AND DATA VISUALIZATION
GEOG 4620
GEOGRAPHICAL FIELD STUDIES (Can also apply to the upper-level Global or North American category, depending on the field study destination) 1
STAT 1530
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (^)
Note: All pre-reqs for GEOG 3530 are a part of this list, with the exception of programming. Students without programming experience will need to take CIST 1300 or receive instructor permission prior to enrollment into GEOG 3530.
1 Geographical Field Studies Requirement
Optional method of completing GEOG 4620: Students who have completed study abroad, or military service for more than six months outside the USA can complete the course without going on the multiple day field trip. Contact the department for the details regarding this alternative method.
Geography diversity requirements
Choose at least one course in Physical Geography 3-4
GEOG 3440
NEBRASKA NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGMENT (^)
GEOG 3510
& GEOG 3514
METEOROLOGY
and INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY LABORATORY (** ^)
GEOG 4010
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GEOG/GEOL 4040
GEOARCHAEOLOGY
GEOG/BIOL/GEOL 4100
BIOGEOGRAPHY (^)
GEOG 4260
PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY
GEOG 4320
CLIMATOLOGY
GEOG 4330
SOIL GENESIS, MORPHOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION
GEOG 4340
WATER RESOURCES
GEOG 4350
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
GEOG/ENVN/GEOL/BIOL 4610
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
GEOG 4640
CRITICAL ZONE SCIENCE
Choose at least two courses in Human Geography 6
GEOG 3040
HEALTH & MEDICAL GEOGRAPHY
GEOG/ECON 3130
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 3440
NEBRASKA NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGMENT (^)
GEOG 3930
POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 4010
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GEOG 4120
URBAN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG/WGST 4150
GEOGRAPHY, GENDER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GEOG 4160
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
GEOG 4170
ADVANCED CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 4550
GEOGRAPHY OF ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION
GEOG/PA/BIOL/ENVN 4820
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & REGULATIONS
Choose at least one course in Global Perspectives 3
GEOG 3000
TRAVEL STUDY IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 3030
GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA (^)
GEOG 3050
GEOGRAPHY IN FILM (^)
GEOG 3070
GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA (^)
GEOG 3080
EAST & SOUTHEAST ASIA (^)
GEOG 3230
GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE (^)
GEOG 3240
GEOGRAPHY OF RUSSIA AND ITS NEIGHBORS (^)
Choose at least one course in North American Perspectives3
GEOG 3330
UNITED STATES & CANADA (^)
GEOG 4230
GREAT PLAINS & NEBRASKA
GEOG 4530
HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES (^)
Choose at least one course in Geospatial Science3-4
GEOG 2620
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION
GEOG 4020
SPATIAL ANALYSIS IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 4030
COMPUTER MAPPING AND VISUALIZATION (^)
GEOG 4050
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I (^)
GEOG 4630
ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING (^)
GEOG 4660
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS II (^)
College Breadth (choose one option) 15-30+
Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hours
Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 19+ hours
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from 3rd Discipline - 3 hours
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from 3rd Discipline - 3 hours
HIST 1000 and HIST 1010 - 6 hours
Additional Nat. and Physical Science w/ Lab - 4-5 hours
Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours)
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement 16
FREN, GERM, Or SPAN, 1110**, 1120, 2110, 2120
ELECTIVES
Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours

Geography, Bachelor of Science Optional Concentrations

Geography majors have the option to declare a concentration, if they wish. Concentrations are at least 15 credits, and are allowed to count within the major requirements, where applicable. 

Geography, Bachelor of Arts Four Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
GEOG 1020 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (*) 3
GEOG 1030 OUR DYNAMIC PLANET: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 4
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (**) 3
MATH 1220
or MATH 1300
 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (***)
or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
 3-4
Humanities and Fine Arts course 3
*Geog 1020 is a social science and global diversity as well as major course.
  
**ENGL 1150: Requires appropriate placement.
  
***MATH: See catalog for most up-to-date pre-requisites.
  
 Credits16-17
Spring
GEOG 1000 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (*) 3
GEOG 1050 HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY 4
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (**) 3
CMST 1110
or CMST 2120
 PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
 3
STAT 1530 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (***or other approved course) 3
*GEOG 1000 is a social science and global diversity as well as major course.
  
**ENGL 1160: Requires ENGL 1150 with grade of C- or higher or placement.
  
***STAT 1530: Requires appropriate placement. Other statistics options are available.
  
 Credits16
Sophomore
Fall
CIST 1300 INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT (*) 3
Humanities and Fine Arts course with US Diversity 3
Natural/Physical Science course without Lab** 3
Foreign Language 1110*** 5
*CIST 1300: This is the preferred programming course for GEOG 3530 preparation. May not be needed if student has prior programming experience. Requires MATH 1120 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1220 (or MATH 1300) or equivalent with C- or better.
  
**NPS course must not be Geography
  
***Foreign Language is a HFA and Global Diversity
  
 Credits14
Spring
GEOG 3530 CARTOGRAPHY AND DATA VISUALIZATION (*) 4
HIST 1000 WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 (*or Minor/2nd Major Course) 3
Foreign Language 1120 5
Social Science ** 3
*CAS Requirement Option
  
**Social Science must not be Geography
  
*GEOG 3530: Requires GEOG 1000 or 1020; GEOG 1030 or 1050; a statistics course, such as STAT 1530; and CIST 1300 or prior programming experience or instructor permission.
  
 Credits15
Junior
Fall
HIST 1010 WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 (or Minor/2nd Major Course*) 3
Physical Geography Elective 3-4
Global Perspectives Geography Elective 3
Foreign Language 2110 3
Elective** 3
*CAS College Requirement Option
  
**Students need a minimum of 27 upper level credits throughout the entire degree, with at least 25 credits of upper level Geography coursework.
 
 Credits15-16
Spring
ENGL 3050
or ENGL 3980
 WRITING FOR THE WORKPLACE (*)
or TECHNICAL WRITING ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES
 3
Human Geography Elective 3
Humanity & Fine Arts course for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** 3
Foreign Language 2120 3
Elective*** 3
*ENGL 3050 or 3980: Requires ENGL 1160 with grade of C- or better or placement via EPPE or AP.
  
**CAS College Requirement Option. HFA must be from 3rd discipline
  
***Students need a minimum of 27 upper level credits throughout the entire degree, with at least 25 credits of upper level Geography coursework.
  
 Credits15
Senior
Fall
North American Perspectives Geography Course 3
Geospatial Science Elective Course* 3-4
Human Geography Elective 3
Social Science for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** 3
Elective*** 3
*Geospatial: When considering options within this list, keep in mind that students need a minimum of 25 upper-level GEOG credits within the major.
 
**College Requirement Option. Social Science must be from a 3rd discipline.
  
***Students need a minimum of 27 upper level credits throughout the entire degree, with at least 25 credits of upper level Geography coursework.
  
 Credits15-16
Spring
GEOG 4620 GEOGRAPHICAL FIELD STUDIES (*) 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 2
*GEOG 4620: Requires instructor permission.
 
 Credits14
 Total Credits120-123

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.


This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change


Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.


Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php


**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study