Geography ,Minor
Connection, Culture, Environment, Regions, SPATIAL, Sustainability
Develop a deeper understanding of the physical world, geographic regions and cultures.
The geography minor program, rooted in a foundation of cultural and physical geography, encourages students to explore intersections of place and space. Students learn about the modern world from local and global perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of how humans impact landscapes. Students can select classes based on their specific interests in this customizable program.
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in geography requires a minimum of 19 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be upper division. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography
(SCIT)
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GPH 112: Introduction to Physical Geography Lab
(SCIT)
4 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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12 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor. Incompatible majors: BA and BS in Geography; BS in Geography (Urban Studies); BS in Geography (Meteorology-Climatology).
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in geography; BS in geography (meteorology-climatology)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Graduates with a minor in geography are strong candidates for positions that require an understanding of landforms, water, plants, weather and people --- and the interactions that take place among them. This understanding can be valuable in a variety of careers and fields, including:
- business
- city and urban planning
- community outreach
- government agencies
- marketing
- nonprofit organizations
- sustainability
- tourism
School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
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COOR 5681
SGSUP.advising@asu.edu
480-965-7533
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