PROGRAM AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
<p><strong>UW-Whitewater offers the following Geography undergraduate options:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/geography-general-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Geography - Environment and Society Emphasis (BA/BS)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/geography-general-ba-bs/#fouryearplanbatext" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/geography-geology-emphasis-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Geography - Geology Emphasis (BA/BS)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/geography-geology-emphasis-ba-bs/#fouryearplanbatext" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan</a></li>
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<p><strong>Teaching licensure:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/geography-bse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Geography Education (BSE)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/geography-bse/#fouryearplantext" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan</a></li>
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<p><strong>Minors:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/geography-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Geography</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/environmental-studies-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Environmental Studies</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/geography-elementary-education-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Geography — Elementary Education emphasis</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/geology-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Geology</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/gis-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Geographic Information Systems (GIS)</a></li>
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<p><strong>Certificates:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/geography-geology-environmental-science/gis-certificate/">Geographic Information Systems (GIS)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/certificates#global-engagement">Global Engagement</a></li>
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<p>In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, as a geology or geography major, you’ll take a variety of core and elective classes which will vary based on your chosen emphasis. Here’s an example of classes many students will take:</p>
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<li>Physical Geography</li>
<li>Human Geography</li>
<li>GIS I: Mapping Our World</li>
<li>Elements of Geology</li>
<li>Environmental Geography</li>
<li>GIS in Water Resources</li>
</ul>
<p>There’s also flexibility to choose advanced courses based on your career interests. Students interested in teaching geography will also take education courses required for state certification.</p>
HOW TO APPLY
<p>To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater standard application for admission and indicate your interest in earning a degree in Geography.</p>
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