Bachelor of Arts in Geography Roadmap

120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 39

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 your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.

To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Units
GE Area 1: English Communication		3
GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 1		3
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities		3
GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences with USH		3
SF State Studies or University Elective		3
	Units	15
Second Semester
GEOG 101	Our Physical Environment (Major Core, GE 5A, ES)	3
GE Area 1A: English Composition 2		3
GE Area 1: English Communication		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	15
Third Semester
Select One (Major Core):		3
GEOG 102	The Human Environment (GE 4, ES, GP)
GEOG 107	World Regions and Interrelations (GE 4, ES, GP)
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities		3
GE Areas 5B + 5C: Biological Science and Laboratory		4
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		5
	Units	15
Fourth Semester
ENV 205	Our Environment Through Data (Major Core)	3
GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies		3
U.S. and California Government		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	15
Fifth Semester
ENV 500GW	Physical and Human Dimensions of Climate Change - GWAR (Major Core)	3
Distribution Requirement (12-16 units) 3		3-4
Major Electives (12 units) 4		3
GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts		3
SF State Studies or University Elective		3
	Units	15-16
Sixth Semester
Distribution Requirement (12-16 units) 3		3-4
Major Electives (12 units) 4		3
GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	15-16
Seventh Semester
Distribution Requirement (12-16 units) 3		3-4
Major Electives (12 units) 4		3
GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	15-16
Eighth Semester
ENV 690	Capstone Seminar (Major Capstone)	3
Distribution Requirement (12-16 units) 3		3-4
Major Electives (12 units) 4		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	15-16
	Total Units	120-124

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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

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Distribution Requirement (12-16 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.

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Major Electives (12 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.