Geography Degree

Bachelor of Arts (3-year)

Geography is the study of environmental systems and human adaptations to them. Students examine economic, social, and political systems that grow from society's relationship to the landscape, climate and natural environment. Algoma U's program offers a balance between regional and applied courses. The regional approach to geography involves concentration on one part of the earth's surface with an examination of the features, processes, and patterns within this space. Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District provide an excellent laboratory for both formal and informal observation and education.

Career Paths

Government, Business, Teaching, Tourism, Research, Community Planning, Cartography, Geological Laboratory Research, Market Research Analysis, Transportation Planning, Recreational Programming, Regional Planning

Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Geography (3-Year):

Year I:
a) GEOG 1015 E OR GEOG 1026 E and GEOG 1027 E
c) + 24 additional credits, of which 6 must be from Group I (Humanities) and 6 from Group III (Science)

Year II and Year III:
a) 12 credits in Techniques /Systematic courses
b) 12 credits in Regional courses
c) 6 credits in Geography 2000 or 3000 series
d) + 30 elective credits

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 90

For additional information on combined concentrations please refer to the Geography section of the Academic Calendar.