Bachelor of Science - Geography Urban and Regional Planning

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 Urban and Regional Planning Planning is a diverse profession, which draws upon fields of knowledge and technical skills closely related to geography. The Bachelor of Science major in Urban and Regional Planning provides the means to evaluate and facilitate programs that benefit our neighborhoods, communities, cities, and regions. Population growth, economic development, transportation, education, public services, and the environment are a few of the essential factors evaluated by planners. Many of our graduates are employed as planners in Texas, as well as within other states and countries.