BA Geography Education at University of Delaware

Programme overview

If you want to help children understand the world around them, there is no better subject to teach than geography. Sharing the beauty and science of our natural landscapes and fascinating details about the diverse cultures around the globe, you can awaken children’s wonder and excitement for the world around them, helping them become engaged global citizens who care about our Earth. During your studies at UD, you will examine the physical properties of the natural environment (water, climate, landforms and vegetation) and the role that human beliefs, activities and decision-making has in shaping the world around us.

Faculty: College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment | Department: Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: History and political science, Educational psychology, Instructional design, Physical geography, Human geography. Sample required courses: ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics; ENGL110 Critical Reading and Writing; GEOG102 Human Geography; GEOG106 Physical Geography: Land Surface Processes; GEOG203 Introduction to Cultural Geography; UNIV101 First Year Experience.

Career pathways

Career options: Middle school geography teacher, High school geography teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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