Bachelor of Science in Geography at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

Geography focuses on physical and human landscapes, spatial analysis, and environmental and social processes. Geographers address challenging questions that concern human-environment interactions, climate change, globalization, and sustainable development. The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Geography, Bachelor of Science in Geography, Minor in Geographic Information Science, Minor in Geography, Minor in Sust.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences: Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary | Department: Geography & Environmental Studies | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 120 credit hours.

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Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): A minimum of 26 credit hours; 23 credit hours must be in courses acceptable toward graduation. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all work. Transfer students must have a 2.00 transfer GPA. Continuing UNM students must have a 2.00 institutional GPA. Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following: Completion of General Education Curriculum: Communication. (GEOG 2115 Information Design for Science and Society can fulfill) Completion of General Education Curriculum: Mathematics and Statistics. Completion of General Education Curriculum: Second Language. Completion of Department of Geography and Environmental Studies admission coursework with grades of "C" or better in any two GEOG courses in the lower division.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unm.edu/

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