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Geography Minor

Description

The Minor in Geography is a flexible program that offers students the choice of focusing on a specific Geography sub-discipline or following courses of interest in both Human and Physical Geography. Either way, the Minor establishes a comprehensive understanding of conceptual knowledge and applied skills supporting further study in Geography or related fields, engaged citizenship, and introductory employment in the public and private sectors. The degree is especially suitable for those with an interest in Geography who wish to pair study in this field with extensive coursework in other university disciplines. This minor may be applied towards any KPU bachelor's degree.

Admission Requirements

Students pursuing a Minor in Geography must be admitted to KPU for undergraduate studies.

Declaration Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must declare their intention prior to graduation. A minor may only be declared as part of a bachelor’s degree.

Curricular Requirements

Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in all required courses.

Lower Level

  GEOG 1101 Human Geography 3 credits
And one of:
  GEOG 1110 Atmospheric Science 3 credits
  GEOG 1120 Earth Science 3 credits
And one of:
  GEOG 2250 The City 3 credits
  GEOG 2310 Climatology 3 credits
  GEOG 2320 Geomorphology 3 credits
And one of:
  GEOG 2380 Qualitative Methods in Geography 3 credits
  GEOG 2390 Quantitative Methods in Geography 3 credits
  GEOG 2400 Introduction to GIS 3 credits
And one of:
  GEOG 1160 Geography of British Columbia 3 credits
  GEOG 2140 Regional Geography of Canada 3 credits
  GEOG 2170 Regional Geography of Europe 3 credits
  GEOG 2185 Regional Geography of East Asia 3 credits
  GEOG 2190 Regional Geography of South Asia 3 credits

Upper Level

  A further 12 credits from courses in GEOG at the 3000 level or higher, including at least 3 credits from courses at the 4000 level 12 credits

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the minor as part of a bachelor’s degree program, transcripts will indicate a Minor in Geography.

At a Glance

Faculty of Arts

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Geography

kpu.ca/arts/geography

Program Type:

  • Undergraduate

Credential Granted:

  • Baccalaureate Degree

Offered At:

  • KPU Langley  Langley
  • KPU Richmond  Richmond
  • KPU Surrey  Surrey

Start Date(s):

  • Fall Intake (September)  September
  • Spring Intake (January)  January
  • Summer Intake (May)  May

Intake Type:

  • Open Intake  Open intake

Format:

  • Full-time  Full-time
  • Part-time  Part-time

Minimum Credits Required:

  • 120

Instructional Cycle:

  • Semester-based

Curriculum Effective Date:

  • 01-Sep-2018

How to Declare:

Applying to KPU:

Last Updated: 20-Dec-2018

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