Overview

Geographers are uniquely trained to "see the big picture" so that they can more fully understand these complex interactions of the environment and the many cultures of humankind.

At California State University, Fresno, the Geography Department offers the Geography BA program, a minor in geography, a minor in meteorology, and an interdisciplinary minor in urban studies. The geography course offerings support undergraduate preparation for careers in environmental study, teaching, weather, regional and urban planning, and preparation for graduate work.

Central to geographic inquiry is a concern with the human occupancy of the earth, the character of the human environment, and the interrelationships that link humans and the physical world. In sum, geography seeks to provide a broad understanding of the world, its people, and its problems.

Geography seeks to provide applied specializations and technical skills that can address economic, social, and environmental problems at scales that range from local to global by employing a spatial framework for organizational purposes analogous to the chronological framework employed in history.

Geography integrates much information from the natural and social sciences and because of the diversity of subject matter from which it obtains data, offers a broad, liberal education applicable to many fields of employment.

What You Can Learn

How the many cultures of the world interact with one another

How the physical systems of the Earth function

The plight of nature, the values of nature preserved and humanity's attempt to preserve nature

Effects of human activities on the natural world

How to use geo-spatial analyses to study the physical and social sciences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

City Planning

Cultural Geography

World Geography

Physical Geography: The Earth's Surface

Critical Thinking in Geography

Spatial Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a Cal State Apply online and pay $55 USD (non-refundable) by credit card or Submit the Paper Application

Official English language proficiency

Original or certificated copies of in-progress or final transcripts

A copy of graduation certificate (if applicable)

Financial document (no older than 6 months) & Affidavit of Support from sponsors showing the amount and source of support for a minimum of one school year of study

A copy of the biographic information/photo page in your passport

Statement of purpose, principal's or teacher's recommendation is encouraged not required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6450 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Additional Details

All out-of-state, non-resident, and international students will be charged Non-Resident Tuition Fees at $444.00 per unit, in addition to tuition and fees.

Living costs

California

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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What You Can Learn

Programme Structure

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