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UWG offers an exciting, diverse curriculum that allows its students to flourish and become community and world leaders.

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Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101 English Composition I	3
M: MATH 1113 Precalculus	3
I2: XIDS 2002 (Recommended) First-Year Seminar	2
T1: GEOG 1112 + Lab Weather and Climate	4
P1: HIST 2111 OR 2112 US History	3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102 English Composition II	3
P2: POLS 1101 American Government	3
F: GEOG 1013 World Geography	3
T2: GEOG 1113 + Lab Landform Geography	4
S1: HIST 1111 OR 1112 World History	3

15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
F: MATH 1401 Elementary Statistics	3
F: GEOG 2553 Intro to GIS and Mapping Sciences	3
F: GEOG 2202 + Lab Environment Science	4
A1: Humanities	3
I1: Written and Oral Communication	3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
F: GEOG 2083 Intro to Geographical Analysis	3
T3: STEM Course	3
S2: Social Science	3
A2: Humanities	3

16 Fall Credit Hours + 12 Spring Credit Hours = 28 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
GEOG 3643 Urban Geography	3
GEOG 4553 Geographic Information System	4
Major Elective	3
Major Elective	3
Major Elective	3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
GEOG 3800 Biogeography	3
GEOG 4083 Faculty-Mentored Research	3
GEOG 3563 Remote Sensing and GIS Integration (Concentration Requirement)	4
GEOG 4554 Computer Cartography (Concentration Requirement)	4

16 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
GEOG 4893 Practicum in GIS (Concentration Requirement)	4
GEOG 4084 Geography Capstone	3
Elective 3000/4000 level Elective course	3
Major Elective	3
Major Elective	3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
GEOG 4753 Contemporary GIS Applications (Concentration Requirement)	4
GEOG 4XXX Geography Elective Course (Concentration Requirement)	4
Major Elective	4
Major Elective	3
Major Elective	3

16 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours

Crush Your Course

First Year:

Take Geography core classes: GEOG 1112 + L, GEOG 1113 + L, and GEOG 1013.
Take IMPACTS composition and math courses, plus your choice of IMPACTS Institution, Citizenship, and Social Science courses.
Meet with your Geography mentor.

Middle Years:

Complete Area F in sophomore year.
Complete GEOG 2083 in sophomore year.
Complete faculty mentored research GEOG 4083 in your junior year.
Take Geography Core courses when they are offered: GEOG 3643, 3800, 4553.
Establish your concentration and take required courses as they are offered.
Finish Core IMPACTS.

Last Year:

Take capstone course, GEOG 4084.
Complete your research/internships.
Present your research at geography’s research night.
Finish your degree requirements.

Find Your Place

First Year:

Meet Geography faculty and learn about their research, and scholarship opportunities.
Join a GIS and/or GTU club.
Connect with junior/senior/ geography students.

Middle Years:

Get involved in research and pursue internship opportunities.
Volunteer for a leadership position in GIS and/or GTU club.
Become an active participant and volunteer in the classroom, lab, and field trips.
Attend a scientific conference.
Get involved in other clubs related to your professional interests.

Last Year:

Become a Geography Ambassador.
Expand your professional network.
Apply for internships in local industries or apply to graduate programs.
Attend career fairs. Send your resume to one of our alumni.

Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Learn to pay attention to and respect differing viewpoints and experiences in class.

Middle Years:

Dig deeper into study abroad opportunities.
Learn a new language.
Take part in cultural offerings on campus.

Last Year:

Do a study abroad.
Take some electives that fall outside your area or study.

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.

Middle Years:

Do volunteer work in your field.
Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Attend career fairs and events.
Attend UWG sponsored events off campus.

Last Year:

Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
Explore career shadowing opportunities.

Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

Visit Health Services.
Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.

Middle Years:

Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.

Last Year:

Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
Visit Career Services.
Create your profile on Handshake.
Consider applying for an on-campus job.

Middle Years:

Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
Draft your personal statement.
Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.

Last Year:

Request references from professors and supervisors.
Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
Attend an interview workshop.
Apply for graduate programs.