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Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg , Kansas ,United States

Bachelor of Science in Geographical and Political Sciences with Geography

Geography is a spatial science that explores the interactions between the human and environmental dimensions of our ever-changing world. The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in geography provides students with a foundation in geographic knowledge, spatial theory and applied analytical skills, providing a solid background for students in pursuit of careers in a variety of fields and for those who wish to pursue graduate work.

The program focuses on those elements of geography that are most critical in today's society: environmental geography, which concentrates on the interaction of people and the environment; urban planning, an applied science that involves decision-making about city growth; community development, which focuses on locally-driven social and economic development; Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a computer-based technological application that combines data management and modeling with the explanatory powers of maps and digital display. Students who demonstrate competency in GIS upon completion of the introductory level GIS course may apply to participate in a paid internship program.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years of PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Qualified Admission Requirements for students who graduate high school in 2021 or after:

KANSAS AND OUT-OF-STATE FRESHMEN UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE

For automatic admission, graduates from an accredited high school must meet the following:

  • Graduate with a 2.25 or higher grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale

OR

  • ACT composite score of 21 or higher (SAT of 1060 or higher)

Qualified Admission Requirements for students who graduate high school prior to 2021:

KANSAS AND OUT-OF-STATE FRESHMEN UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE

For automatic admission, graduates from an accredited high school must meet the following:

  • Complete the Kansas pre-college curriculum (or the respective state precollege curriculum for non-residents)* with a 2.0 (2.5 for non-residents) or higher grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 Scale

AND meet one of the following requirements:

  • ACT composite score of 21 or higher (SAT of 1060 or higher), OR
  • Rank in the top one-third of graduating class

(If applicable, achieve at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on all transferable college credits) Kansas precollege curriculum:

  • 4 units of English
  • 4 units of Math (Nothing below Algebra I will be accepted) OR 3 units and ACT Math score of 22 or complete 1 unit by achieving 3 college credits in College Algebra
  • 3 units of Natural Sciences (1 unit must be Chemistry or Physics)
  • 3 units of Social Sciences
  • 3 units of electives (English, Math, Natural Sciences, Social Science, Fine Arts, Computer Information Systems, Foreign Languages, Personal Finance, Speech, Debate, Forensics, Journalism and Career Technical Education)

For automatic admission, graduates from an unaccredited high school or homeschool must meet the following:

  • Complete the Kansas pre-college curriculum (or the respective state precollege curriculum for non-residents)* with a 2.0 (2.5 for non-residents) or higher grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 Scale

AND meet the following requirement:

  • ACT composite score of 21 or higher (SAT of 1060 or higher) (If applicable, achieve at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on all transferable college credits) High school equivalency diploma recipients and incoming freshmen students 21 years of age and older can find admission requirements at pittstate.edu/admission.

There are provisions for a small number of exceptions to the admission standards. Please contact the Admission Office for more information.