Within the discipline of geography a variety of courses is offered. The greatest number of students is enrolled in Cultural Geography, an introductory course which helps fulfill General Education Requirements and also meets the requirements for those seeking certification as teachers. A geography minor and a collateral are available at Francis Marion University. Graduates with majors and minors in geography work in many areas of government and private industry. Expanding areas of employment are in the fields of planning and geographic information systems.
Many students also become teachers.