Studying geography fosters an understanding of the relationship between human activities and the physical and cultural environments on global, regional, and local scales. Geography systhesizes concepts and information from other natural and social sciences, acting as a bridge between the various natural and social science discipines.  Fundamental geographic methodology asks “What is it? Where is it? Why is it there?”

Geography courses explore subjects as varied as global climate change, the mosaic of human settlement in Asia, regional voting patterns in the United States, which grapes grow best where, and the depletion of natural resources in developing countries.

Teacher Licensing

Students who would like to teach social studies at the middle or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete at least one course in geography before aplying to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.

Geography Minor

For information on the Geography minor, click this link Geography Minor

Programs

• Geography Minor