Study Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Geography at Texas State University in the USA, College of Liberal Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Texas State's Department of Geography and Environmental Studies is one of the largest undergraduate programs of its kind in the United States. The undergraduate program offers a variety of majors of study. Students may select a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The programs provide students with courses designed to increase their understanding of the world they live in and help students develop analytical skills necessary to interpret and solve real-world problems. The B.A. requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of Geography and Environmental Studies coursework while the B.S. requires a minimum of 36 hours of Geography and Environmental Studies coursework. Geography and Environmental Studies majors may include a maximum of two additional Geography and Environmental Studies courses towards their major. Majors are required to complete a minor and are encouraged to select a minor in consultation with an academic advisor.The Geography major under the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees provides flexibility in designing unique programs for students with highly specialized career or graduate study objectives. Students electing to follow this major are strongly encouraged to work with a faculty member with experience in their specific area of interest.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$25,080.00 per year

Books and Supplies - 790

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus (San Marcos Campus)

601 University Drive,

San Marcos,

Texas,

78666, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have attended at least two years of school in the U.S. must provide SAT/ACT scores and meet regular freshman admission standards are as follows: Four credits of English; Four credits of Math; Four credits of Science; Three credits of Social Studies; Two credits of Foreign Language; One credit of Fine Arts; One credit of Physical Education.

, GCE/GCSE/IGCSE: Grade of "C", WASSCE: Grade of "B3".

An International Baccalaureate grade of 4 or higher in English A1 or A2 at the Higher Level or Standard Level or English B at the Higher Level is required for regular admission (predicted or actual).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.