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May 15, 2026
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2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Geography, BA
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 Return to: Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
The geography program trains students to analyze and address challenges in both human and natural systems. Students develop expertise through field-based observation and qualitative research alongside spatial analysis using geospatial methods in Geographic Information Science and remote sensing. This integrated methodological training prepares students for careers in urban planning, environmental resource management, public health, geospatial analysis, and community development.
The department offers a number of curricular options that permit a general education or the choice of a more specialized focus, as outlined below in the Major Requirements section. All options provide preparation for graduate work and/or for careers in public and private agencies. Courses emphasize problem-solving approaches in both a theoretical and applied manner. Double majors are encouraged, and special programs may be designed on request.
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University General Education Requirements
All Binghamton University undergraduate students are required to fulfill this set of university-wide requirements to ensure that every graduate acquires the essential core of a SUNY university undergraduate education. Please refer to the general education section in the Academic Policies and Procedures for Undergraduate Students or the General Education page for more information. Harpur College Requirements
All students in Harpur College must fulfill additional requirements designated by Harpur College to complement and extend the general education requirements. Please refer to the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences page for more information. Major Requirements
The major consists of 10 courses (40 credit hours). At least six of the 10 courses (24 credits) must be taken at the 300-level or above. Credits are granted for equivalent courses. A. Track 1: General Geography Course Requirements:
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the major: - One of the following:
- One from the following courses:
- GEOG 103 Multicultural Geographies of US
- GEOG 151 World Regional Geography
- GEOG 160 GIS for Social Sciences and Humanities
- GEOG 180a-z
- GEOG 360 Foundations of GIS
- Seven additional GEOG courses
B. Track 2: Computer Applications in Human-Environmental Analysis (GIS) Course Requirements:
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the major: - GEOG 360 Foundations of GIS
- GEOG 461 Modeling in GIS
- GEOG 462 Cartography & Geovisualization
- GEOG 465 Remote Sensing
- Three additional courses in GIS such as:
- Three additional GEOG courses
D. Track 4: Urban and Regional Planning Course Requirements:
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the major: - GEOG 360 Foundations of GIS
- One of the following:
- GEOG 235 Intro to Urban & Regional Planning
- GEOG 234 Comparative Urban Geography
- One of the following:
- Four additional courses in Urban or Economic Geography such as:
- Three additional GEOG courses
E. Track 5: Urban: Economic/Retailing Emphasis Course Requirements:
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the major: - GEOG 360 Foundations of GIS
- One of the following
- Four additional courses in Urban/Economic Geography such as:
- Four addiitonal GEOG courses
Additional Information About the Program
- The Geography Department views a grade of D as passing but unsatisfactory. Courses passed with a grade of D or P do not fulfill the major requirements.
- Grievance Procedure: The resolution of student-faculty grievances should be worked out in accordance with the departmental grievance procedure, which is available from the department office.
- Independent study courses (GEOG 497) count toward the major tracks only with the director’s approval of undergraduate studies.
- Residency Requirement: The Geography Department requires that students take four courses in the major in residence at Binghamton University.
For more information on the Geography BA program, please refer to the Geography website or email wyu@binghamton.edu. To apply to the Geography BA program, please visit the University Admissions website. |
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