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Bachelor of Arts in Geography (Curriculum guide)
The Geography major leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The teaching emphasis in geography in on the formulation of concepts and theory, analysis of environmental and census data, data presentation techniques, in terrelationships between human and natural elements, locational analysis and environmental and urban problem solving. An important feature of the geography major is a recommended full semester, off-campus internship that enables students to work in public and private agencies. B.A. in Geography, Concentration in Environmental Studies (Curriculum guide)
The Geography majors may specialize in environmental studies. The Environmental Studies concentration combines the core geography degree with an interdisciplinary social science and physical science focus in the environment. In the expanded (60 credit) curriculum, geography is combined with other earth sciences, chemistry or biology, and economics or legal studies. B.A. in Geography, Concentration in Urban Studies
The Urban Studies concentration uses a similar structure as the basic geography degree, but focuses electives and collateral courses toward topics in urban and regional planning. The Urban Studies concentration i s designed to complement students majoring in a wide variety of academic fields, i.e. geography, sociology, anthropology, economics, business administration, and the natural and life sciences. Students complete a curriculum of on-campus coursew ork and off-campus internship in a local, national or international organization. Bachelor of Science in Geoscience (Curriculum guide 1983 / 2002)
The Geoscience major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Geoscience includes the study of earth materials, earth processes and earth history as well as the study of the earth's oceans and atmosphere. Stu dents in the geoscience majors are prepared for careers as professional geologists working for environmental planning and remediation companies, mining and petroleum industries, government agencies and civil engineering and construction companies. T he geoscience major also prepares students for graduate study in the geological sciences and related specialities. Nearly all courses taken within the geoscience major include laboratory and off-campus field studies. A minor in geoscience is a lso available. B.S. in Geoscience, Concentration in Environmental Science (Curriculum guide 1983 / 2002)
A concentration in environmental science is offered as an option within the geoscience major for those students seeking careers in the environmental consulting industry. This concentration includes biology, chemi stry and nontraditional environmental geology courses not required for the standard geoscience major. Earth Science teaching certification is available for majors who also complete the professional teaching sequence. Minor in Geoscience and Urban Studies
Teacher Certification (Social Studies)
Students pursuing teacher certification must be admitted to the Teacher Education program and follow the professional sequence outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog. The social studies teacher is expected to have a broad understanding of the cultural and environmental factors which shape the individual and society. To meet the approval program for certification in social studies, course work is required in each of the following: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science and sociology. A detailed description of the requirements is available in the office of the faculty program counselor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Undergraduate Geography Advisor, Dr. Gregory Pope 973-655-7385 Email: popeg@mail.montclair.edu
Undergraduate Geoscience Advisor, Dr. Matthew Gorring 973-655-5409 Email: gorringm@mail.montclair.edu
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