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Geography is the study of the physical and human processes that shape the earth. Why do people move from cities to suburbs? Why are cars, computers, and other products increasingly made all over the world? How do rivers and mountains change? How does climate change alter our lives?
Geography is a broad and inter-disciplinary field that includes the physical and social sciences, research methods, and mapmaking. Because of its inter-disciplinary nature, a Geography minor pairs well with a number of majors including Earth Sciences, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Communications and Business Administration.Geography students at Eastern receive a broad introduction to the field. They also take classes that explore specific issues including food systems, economic growth and decline, and inequality. Through service learning and their own research, students apply key concepts and methods to the world around them.
The Geography minor requires 15 credits of Geography courses. At least six of the 15 credits must be at or above the 300-level. At least nine credits must be unique to the Geography minor. Students choose from the following courses: