Geography is a broad discipline that encompasses natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The Geography minor complements most majors and offers a broad foundational background of knowledge about the world and spatial sciences. Students can either specialize in a particular area of geography such as environmental issues and sustainability or urban and cultural studies, or can further broaden their interests and perspectives by taking upper level geography courses in different areas of geography (e.g., physical, human, and GIS). We welcome students of any major who wish to expand their knowledge of the world, from the local area to the global perspective.
To earn a minor in geography a student must complete a minimum of 28 credits in geography (at least 12 credits of which must be taken in residence at Portland State University, and 16 of which must be upper division), to include the following:
Requirements for the Geography minor
- GEOG 210 Physical Geography - 4 credits
- GEOG 230 Environment & Society: Global Perspectives - 4 credits
- GEOG 380U Maps & Geographic Information - 4 credits
- Geography electives (upper division) - 16 credits
Total minimum credits for Geography Minor
28 credits
All courses used to satisfy the department minor requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C- or above.
Students should contact an undergraduate advisor from the list at www.pdx.edu/geography/geography-advising with any questions about the geography minor.
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