Palm, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, University of Oregon. The B.A. degree in geography at Humboldt analyzes physical and cultural patterns and processes as they occur at both local and regional levels. The program covers a wide variety of interests and provides for individual specialization. The major is designed to offer both structure and flexibility. The unit load in the major is kept at 40 units so geography majors can make full use of the extensive resources of other disciplines on campus.
Fieldwork is an integral part of the major.
In sum, a high interest in the differences in the land and people's adjustment to these differences is the common bond that binds all who pursue a professional career in geography. Some of these occupations may require additional or specialized coursework.