Geography BA

The Geography major allows students to combine a broad background in the field with more specific interests and career goals. Students can select classes in several areas of geography such as urban, economic, cultural, environmental, physical, or biogeography. They should consult with the undergraduate adviser to plan a program suitable to their personal objectives.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
Geography

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Arts

Entry to the Major

Requirements to declare the major for current students and for transfer applicants.

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Transfer Students

Transfer applicants to the Geography major with 90 or more units must complete as many of the following introductory courses as possible prior to admission to UCLA. Refer to the UCLA transfer admission guide for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission.

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Physical or Biogeography

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Select one physical geography or biogeography course:

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Cultural or Economic Geography

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Select one cultural geography or economic geography course:

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Preparation for the Major

Complete three courses (15 units) as follows:

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Geography 1 or 2

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Geography 3, 4, or 6

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The Major

Complete 11 upper-division geography courses (44 units minimum).

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Upper-Division Geography Courses

Complete 11 courses. All geography upper-division courses numbered 100 and higher may be applied toward the major, with a few exceptions. Contact the advising office for more information.

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Honors Program

The departmental honors program is designed for Geography majors who are interested in completing a research project that culminates in an honors thesis. To qualify for graduation with departmental honors, students must have a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better in all upper-division geography courses and a 3.0 overall GPA.

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Honors Thesis Track

Choose to complete the Honors Thesis Track (optional).

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Required Honors Courses

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Students must enroll in Geography 198A and 198B in two consecutive terms and earn grades of A– or better.