Longwood University

A Geography Minor will add a geographical focus to your study in other programs. It will acquaint you with past and present patterns of landscape development and instill concern for intelligent management of the earth's biophysical resources while providing exposure to contemporary geopolitical issues of international importance.

Students interested in pursuing a Geography Minor should contact Dr. David Hardin. Grades below C- are not accepted for the minor.

The Geogrpahy Minor must include:

GEOG 201 Basic Elements of Geography/3 credits

Choose minimum of 3 credits from the following:

GEOG 241 Cultural Geography/3 credits
GEOG 242 Economic Geography/3 credits
GEOG 252 Physical Geography/3 credits
GEOG 261 Meteorology/4 credits
GEOG 354 Hydrology/3 credits
GEOG 355 Climatology/3 credits
GEOG 358 Map Design and Analysis/4 credits
GEOG 410 Geomorphology/3 credits
GEOG 444 Political Geography/3 credits
GEOG 450 Geography of Contemporary Problem Areas/3 credits

Choose minimum of 3 credits from the following:

GEOG 352 World Regional Geography/3 credits
GEOG 353 Geography of Virginia/3 credits
GEOG 401 Geography of South and East Asia/3 credits
GEOG 402 Geography of Latin America/3 credits
GEOG 403 Geography of Europe/3 credits
GEOG 404 Geography of the U.S. and Canada/3 credits
GEOG 405 Geography of Africa/3 credits
GEOG 453 Geography of the former Soviet Union/3 credits
9 credits of Geography electives

TOTAL 18 credits