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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geography

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Nipissing University

Program Overview

Geography is the interdisciplinary study of our world, its physical characteristics like water, landforms, vegetation and climate as well as the relationships between people and the environment. You can choose between one of our three Geography degree options. The Bachelor of Arts in Geography provides a solid foundation in physical and human geography with a focus on the cultural, economic, political, and social influences. The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geography concentrates on the causes and effects of various environmental issues. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Physical Geography focuses on geography as an earth science and integrates mathematics, biology, geology, chemistry, and physics with geography-specific courses.

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Must complete 54 credits in the specialization (according to details provided in the Program Requirements section);Must achieve a minimum specialization average of 60% (based on the best 54 credits which meet all of the specialization requirements);Not exceed a maximum of 42 credits at the 1000 level (with the exception of Child and Family Studies program where the maximum is 48 credits);Not exceed a maximum of 84 credits in one discipline (may not have the same four-letter code);Must complete six credits from each the following areas:Humanities (Group I),Social Sciences (Group II) and/or Professional Studies (Group IV),Sciences (Group III).Must successfully complete ACAD 1601 within the first 60 Nipissing credits. ACAD 1601 will count towards three credits of the Humanities (Group I) requirement.

Career Options

  • Park ranger
  • Teacher
  • Surveyor
  • Geospatial analyst
  • Computer programmer
  • Travel writer
  • Market researcher
  • Librarian

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