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. Major in Geography Natural Resource and Environmental Studies The Bachelor of Science major in Geography Resource and Environmental Studies prepares students for a wide variety of government and private sector occupations relating to resource conservation and/or environmental management. Graduates pursue careers with employers such as the Texas General Land Office, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the National Geographic Society, the Lower Colorado River Authority, the San Antonio Water System, Motorola, Valero Energy, and various private sector environmental consulting firms.