Skip to main content

Geography, B.S. Physical Geography Track

Program Transfer Guide
Salisbury University
Program banner
Effective
Fall, 2024 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
Institution logo
410-543-6460 Geography, B.S. Physical Geography Track About the Geography Physical Geography Track Major Admissions Information

About the Program

Advisement for the major is available from the Geography and Geosciences Department    
While geography majors must satisfy departmental requirements, they are also encouraged to develop a program suitable to their individual needs. The department has six designated tracks/concentrations: general geography, climatology, meteorology, physical geography, geographic information science, and human geography. Each option is designed to provide flexible, yet directed preparation toward specific employment opportunities as well as appropriate background for related graduate work. Students seeking guidance about the tracks/concentrations, graduate study or career programs should see a departmental advisor.
The Physical Geography Track is focused on the study of all the major facets of physical geography including coursework in atmospheric science, geology, oceanography and natural resource management.
  • All courses applied to the geography major must be completed with grades of C or better.
  • The Department of Geography and Geosciences recommends that the lower division core courses (GEOG 201, GEOG 204, GEOG 219 and GEOL 103) be completed prior to GEOG 414.
  • Transfer students must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours with grades of C or better in geography at Salisbury University, at least 12 semester hours of which must be at the 300/400 level.
University Undergraduate Major Policies
  • Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of this catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
  • Program requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
  • All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
  • Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
  • Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
  • Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.
See the below SU program requirements to be completed as part of the AA/AS program.  For most up-to-date requirements, please refer to the current SU Catalog.

PTG Requirements

By changing the institution you will be able to see how the transfers at the sender institution selected.

Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Salisbury University Requirement
  • General Education Requirements Completion of an AA/AS is strongly recommended and, once earned, will satisfy SU's General Education Requirements
    45 - 55 credits
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Signature Outcomes
    Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following Areas (3 Courses):
    Notes: Courses in the 3 requirements above can also meet General Education and/or major requirements.
    COMAR Requirements
    Complete one 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Course In Each Of The Following:
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    One course from the following requirement:
  • Geography Major Core
    27 credits
    Take either GEOG101 or GEOG102
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Geography Physical Geography Track Requirement
    3 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Geography Physical Geography Track Recommended Electives
    20 credits
Grand Total Credits
70
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.