Bachelor of Arts in
Geography/Environmental Studies

JUNEAU

The Geography B.A. degree in Environmental Studies provides broad cultural background in the liberal arts with an emphasis on Alaska and the Arctic. The B.A. also provides a geographic perspective based on these regions and prepares students for careers in management, policy, teaching, field-based research, regional planning and private sector careers. The B.A. develops a strong foundation for advanced studies in a wide range of academic disciplines.

To view details of the program, visit the program Website.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students are admitted to the program after declaring a Geography/Environmental Studies major to an academic advisor in the Geography program. Students will be assigned an advisor in the Humanities, Social Science, or Natural Science department depending on their interests. Students should consult with their advisor for course selection and sequencing.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2009-2010 catalog)

Candidates must complete the General Education Requirements (GERs) as well as the specific program requirements listed below for a minimum of 120 credit hours. Courses in a degree program may be counted only once. Courses used to fulfill the major requirements cannot be used to fulfill the GERs. Specific requirements for GERs are listed below. The degree must include 42 credits of upper-division (300 or above) courses. To satisfy the residency requirement, 30 credits must be completed at UA, including 24 upper division credits. Candidates who expect to teach in public secondary schools should seek advising from the UAS School of Education. Grades of C or better are required in all major courses.

Students should consult with an advisor and select courses that satisfy prerequisites required in this degree program.

Minimum Credit Hours 120
General Education Requirements 36
Major Requirements* 45
ENVS S101 Introduction to Environmental Science 4
ENVS S338 Introduction to GIS 3
GEOG S101 Introductory Geography 3
GEOG S312 Humans and the Environment 3
GEOG S490 Geography Seminar 2
___ S___ Electives** 6-8
Select from the following (6 credits):
ENVS S309 Mobile GIS Technology and Applications 2
ENVS S403 Remote Sensing 3
ENVS S410 Advanced GIS 3
ENVS S415 Biogeography and Landscape Ecology 3
ENVS S420 Atmospheric Science 3
GEOL S301 Geomorphology 4
GEOL S302 Hydrology 4
Select three from the following (9 credits):
ANTH S342 Arctic Ethnology 3
ANTH S408 Ethnobiology 3
ECON S435 Natural Resource Economics 3
ENGL S303 Literature and the Environment 3
PHIL S271 Perspectives on the Natural World 3
SOC 404 Environmental Sociology 3
Select from the following (15 credits):
ENGL S414 Research Writing 3
ENVS S404 Snow Hydrology 4
ENVS S408 Biogeochemistry 3
GEOL S300 Geology of Alaska 3
GEOL S310 Glaciation and Climate Change 3
ANTH S314 Archeology of Southeast Alaska 3
ANTH S428 Tlingit Culture and History 3
ANTH S458 Alaska Native Economic and Political Development 3
ENGL S363 Nature Writing 3
ENGL S365 Literature of Alaska 3
ENGL S370 Native American Literature 3
ENGL S423 Ecocriticism 3
ODS S243 Outdoor Leadership I 3
ODS S244 Outdoor Leadership II 2
Breadth Electives 38

*Students must earn a C or better in all major courses.
**Cultural diversity courses; world history, world languages, Alaska Native languages, or faculty advisor-approved courses in anthropology, art, communication, literature, and the humanities or social sciences, including transfer or study abroad courses, with an evident focus in cultural diversity.
***To include upper division classes as needed (42 credit minimum). Classes should be selected in consultation with an advisor and students are encouraged to include a minor. No more than 6 credits from the major can be used toward a minor.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The UAS Career Services Office provides a current listing of internship opportunities available to UAS students. These internships are funded by Alaskan, federal, national and international organizations and businesses. Changes occur frequently. If you have an interest in internships please contact Career Services for assistance. If admitted to a degree program you can also speak with a faculty member if you are interested in an internship for academic credit.

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6350 (toll free)
Program Website: uas.alaska.edu/envs/new-degrees.html
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu