Maryville,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Geography - Culture and Society in Maryville United States | Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Geography is an integrative field that examines the connections between people, their cultural creations, and the natural surroundings they inhabit. This program equips students with skills for diverse career paths across geographical and cultural studies. The major provides three specialized tracks:
Culture and Society
Environmental Geography
Geographic Information Science
Each concentration enables students to focus their studies while customizing coursework to align with personal interests beyond the foundational curriculum.
As a geography student at Northwest, you'll explore spatial significance, regional distinctiveness, and human-environment dynamics.
The program emphasizes cultural and regional studies, offering extensive coursework on tropical and area-specific topics. Students gain expertise in physical geography domains including landform evolution, weather systems, and ecological balance. The curriculum also cultivates analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities to ensure professional readiness.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Official academic transcripts from each secondary and post-secondary institution attended.
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. The integrity of the student's native educational system is respected in regard to the university entrance requirements in the native country. Students not eligible for university admission in their native country will not likely be granted admission to Northwest.
A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or C average.
IELTS - 5.5
TOEFL - 61
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. The integrity of the student's native educational system is respected in regard to the university entrance requirements in the native country. Students not eligible for university admission in their native country will not likely be granted admission to Northwest.
A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or C average.
IELTS - 5.5
TOEFL - 61
Tuition
USD
15,663