Majoring or Minoring in Geography
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focuses on applying physical and environmental geography to studying environmental change and managing human actions in the physical environment.
focuses on the general principles of geography and their application to international issues.
focuses on applying geospatial technologies, geographic principles, and situational understanding (e.g., culture) to solve issues relevant to national security.
focuses on geospatial technologies based on the principles of geography used in other areas of geography and various other disciplines.
focuses on professional skills that employ geographic principles in planning future land use in cities and public lands.
looks at the worldwide tourism industry from a geographic perspective, understanding global and local travel patterns and professional tourism planning.
Minoring in Geography
Pursuing a minor in Geography at BYU opens up a world of intriguing possibilities. With five distinctive minors to choose from, the Geography Department offers a rich academic experience that can be seamlessly integrated into your educational journey. Whether you're captivated by spatial analysis, urban planning, cartography, or population studies, the Geography Department provides a platform for you to explore these realms.
Geography Minors and Requirements:
- Geospatial Science & Technology
- Global Studies
- Travel and Tourism
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Geography Teaching
*Please note: all teaching/education minors require that you have a teaching/education major.
Declaring a Minor:
Students who desire a minor should declare it prior to completing 90 BYU credits; otherwise, they will need to petition to add the minor. You are allowed up to 3 minors.
- Contact your academic advisor to learn about minors that go well with your major.
- Once the minor is decided, you must contact the advisement center for it to be added. Most minors are open and can be added right away, but some are not. Closed minor approval will go through the academic advisor, and you will complete a declaration form.