COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts in Geography (General) at Trent University is a 15.0-credit program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human-environment relationships through a structured yet flexible curriculum. Students complete 6.0 Geography (GEOG) credits, beginning with core courses such as GEOG 1030H and 1040H, which serve as foundational prerequisites for most upper-level courses, along with required courses like GEOG 2080H, 2090H, 2510H, and 3100H. Additional requirements include selecting courses from specific groups, such as 1.0 credit from options like GEOG 2310H, 2320H, 2330H, 2710H, or 2810H, and 0.5 credit from courses such as GEOG 2401H, 2460H, or 2540H. Students must also complete 1.0 credit from Category A and 0.5 credit from Category B, ensuring exposure to diverse thematic and methodological areas within geography. Certain exemptions are available, such as for students who have completed PSYC 2019H or achieved high grades in MATH 1052H, although these do not reduce the total credit requirement. The program emphasizes critical thinking, spatial analysis, and understanding of social and environmental processes. In addition to major requirements, students must meet overall university degree requirements, including completion of an Indigenous course credit, ensuring a well-rounded and inclusive academic experience.