Bachelor of Science in Geography

Geography is a holistic discipline that studies the relationship between humans, the unique cultures of construct and the environments in which they live. This major prepares students for a wide range of careers in varied areas of geography and culture. This major offers three different areas of focus:

Culture and Society
Environmental Geography
Geographic Information Science
Each emphasis allows students to specialize in one of these fields and tailor classes within that emphasis to fit their interest beyond the core courses within the program.

As a student majoring in geography at Northwest, you learn the importance and impacts of space, the uniqueness of places and regions, and how humans and environment interact.

The major focuses on culture and regional geography with a wide range of tropical and regional courses available. Students will develop physical geography expertise in areas like geomorphology, atmospheric processes and sustainability. The major also teaches skills in analyzing, planning and critical thinking to prepare you for success in your career.

Freshman admission for international students is evaluated on an individual basis. Admission is offered to students who possess academic qualifications equivalent to those required for domestic first-time freshmen. Consideration is given to the courses taken and grades received in secondary school, as well as to results of school leaving examinations and certificates.

A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or "C" average and;

A college-preparatory curriculum in secondary school, including courses in mathematics, science, language and social studies.

Minimum score requirements on one of the tests listed below:

TOEFL - 61

IELTS - 5.5

PTE - 44

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) - 162

GTEC - 1100

iTEP - 3.5

SAKAE - 11 to 12

EIKEN - Pre-1 (2304)

TOEIC - 586

Duolingo - 95

MET - 46