Geography is a broad, flexible, synergistic discipline that can integrate other areas of study. Geographers approach world problems from a spatial perspective - or sometimes simply stated as the "why of where."
The Geography minor at Winthrop focuses on providing students with a solid foundation in human geography and its sub-disciplines. The program offers a variety of courses in regional geography, economic geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and environmental sustainability.
Geography courses fulfill requirements for Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, and Middle Level Education-Social Studies, and Social Studies Education majors, certificates, and programs. Courses meet General Education requirements in Social Sciences and Technology. No matter what your major, these courses offer global perspectives that are valuable for a wide range of disciplines and can provide you with technology skills that are in high demand.
Want more information? Contact our Program Coordinator Dr. Scott Werts.
For the minor in Geography, students complete 15 credit hours of Geography courses that includes:
GEOG 101 (3) Human Geography
at least 6 credit hours in Geography courses numbered above 299
GEOG 101 Human Geography
Human Geography introduces the tools geographers use to understand humans and their place in the world. This course is the foundation for the minor and provides all students with the tools and knowledge to put contemporary issues into broader contexts.
GEOG 305 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
