Geography, Minor
Customize your minor through upper-division coursework in human geography, physical geography or GIS and strengthen spatial thinking, map interpretation and analysis of place-based social and environmental questions. Complete it online or on campus.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Geography minor description
The geography minor program, rooted in a foundation of cultural and physical geography, encourages you to explore intersections of place and space. You learn about the modern world from local and global perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of how humans impact landscapes. You can select classes based on your specific interests in this customizable program.
Why earn a geography minor at ASU?
Housed in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, this minor lets you link geographic study with related fields like GIS, urban planning, climate, environmental research and sustainability.
Its 12 upper-division elective credits give you real flexibility to shape a coherent geographic focus around your academic interests and career goals.
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Through the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, you can join a community of student organizations built around shared interests, professional development and networking. Relevant options include the Gamma Theta Upsilon Geography Honor Society, YouthMappers ASU, the Weather and Climate Club, and the Student Planning Association at ASU.
You can also pursue internships for academic credit, undergraduate scholarships, career-development resources and study-abroad opportunities.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 19 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in geography requires a minimum of 19 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements. |
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GCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography
(GCSI)
or
GCU 121 World Geography
or
GCU 241 The Global Economy in Transition
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography
(SCIT)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GPH 112 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab
(SCIT)
1 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 1 |
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Upper Division
GCU Elective
or
Upper Division
GIS Elective
or
Upper Division
GPH Elective
12 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in geography; BS in geography (meteorology-climatology)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this geography minor prepares you for
Graduates with a minor in geography are strong candidates for positions that require an understanding of landforms, water, plants, weather and people --- and the interactions that take place among them. This understanding can be valuable in a variety of careers and fields, including:
- business
- city and urban planning
- community outreach
- government agencies
- marketing
- nonprofit organizations
- sustainability
- tourism
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
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COOR 5681
SGSUP.advising@asu.edu
480-965-7533
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