Program Overview
Ever marveled at the world spread out on your screen, all roads, rivers, and routes laid bare with the swipe of a finger? Or pondered over the puzzle-piece relationship between humanity and its home grounds? Every day, cartographers and geographers around the globe are analyzing, mapping, and nurturing these intricate connections. They’re bridging the gap between us, the inhabitants, and this thriving planet that houses us all.
At Youngstown State University, our Bachelor of Arts in Geography helps you understand this very relationship— the magnetic dance between natural habitats and their geographic spreadings. YSU’s Geography program is your compass—guiding you towards core understanding and deeper exploration.
But what lies beyond the horizon of this degree, you ask? Well, as the Y in geography stands for “You,” the possibilities are as broad as the globe itself. From decoding the language of landforms in environmental geography, peeling back the layers of societal interaction in human geography, to navigating the subtle contours of regional geography—your passion paves your path.
Further yet, familiarize yourself with the technological game-changers in geoscience: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. With these tools in your arsenal, you’re not just studying the environment; you’re connecting people to places, forging bonds of understanding that extend from Youngstown to the outerlimits.
Grab your intellectual gear and join us at YSU, where we don’t just Know Y – we teach you to map it, model it and master it. Take the world in your hands; it’s your journey and your story to scribe. After all, with a Geography degree from YSU, the world isn’t just your oyster—it’s your atlas!
Speak to a Faculty Member
Dr. Peter Kimosop
Associate Professor
pkimosop@ysu.edu
330.941.3052
Program Options
Students majoring in Geography earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, which may be taken in one of two tracks: Geography BA and Geography BA-GIScience/Remote Sensing Track. In addition to completing the University and program requirements, a student majoring in Geography must complete a minimum of 33 semester hours in Geography.
The GIScience/Remote Sensing Track requires an additional nine semester hours of support courses. At least 21 semester hours must be earned in upper-division Geography courses. Grades for courses required in the major must be a minimum of “C” or higher. The B.A. degree requires both a minor of at least 18 s.h. and a foreign language through the 2600-level course. This degree may be earned in eight semesters if students average 15 hours per semester.
Each year, thousands of dollars in scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the Beeghly College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences and Education (BCLASSE). Scholarships come from a variety of sources, vary in amount, and are available to both incoming and current BLCASSE students. Below, you will find further information regarding the opportunities that may be available to you through the college.
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Tuition and fees may vary by major, college, area of study or based on your location. The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students. First-time International undergraduate students’ tuition rate is established based on first enrollment and remains unchanged for four consecutive years. Graduate students should plan for a yearly tuition increase of approximately 5%.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
Estimate based on one academic year of study
9 Months – based on 12 – 18 credit hours
*Estimate
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Applicants must have graduated from high school or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) test to be considered for admission. Freshman applicants applying for admission to Youngstown State University must submit a high school transcript or GED transcript. Submission of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores is optional. Please note: some majors require test scores to be admitted into the program.
Applicants must have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, a core unweighted grade point average* of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher and have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a SAT composite score of 920 or higher (evidence-based writing and reading and math) to be admitted unconditionally. (*Core gpa is calculated based on grades earned in the following courses – English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language, if applicable, from 9th through 12th grade).
Fall Application Deadline is
August 1
