StudyQA — Bachelor: Geography — South Dakota State University

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Description

Program Information

Geography is the scientific study of the distribution of both physical and human features of the Earths surface. Geographers seek to describe, relate and explain the natural and cultural phenomena that distinguish places around the world. Geographers focus upon where and why questions concerning the global environment.

Geography also functions as a bridge between the natural sciences; its perspective on the location of phenomena makes it unique among the academic disciplines. The process of change is a fundamental theme in geography and the examination of how humankind modifies the Earth is a continual emphasis. The study of geography is thus of vital concern to all citizens and provides graduates with numerous career opportunities in business, education, and government.

Program Emphases

The Planning Emphasis stresses research techniques and is oriented toward future employment in governmental, industrial, military, or planning positions.
The Environmental Planning and Management Emphasis is designed to prepare students for careers in governmental, industrial, managerial, recreational areas, and commercial corporations.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee

USD 8519 Year (National)
USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120 credits
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Major Requirements: 35

Physical Geography: Weather and Climate and Lab
Physical Geography: Natural Landscapes and Lab
Introduction to Human Geography
World Regional Geography

Complete a minimum of 18 upper division credits.

Quantitative Research Methods in Geography
or Qualitative Research Methods in Geography
Cartography and Lab
or Introduction to GIS
or Air Photo Interpretation and Lab
Geography of the Future
Advanced Physical Geography and Human-Earth Relationships
Regional Geography and Advanced Human Geography

Requirements

Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.

Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
Alumni Study Travel Fund
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Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.