Bachelor of Science in Geography – Physical Geography Explore the World and Make a Difference
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Learn How to Help Communities Through Your Love of Science with a BS in Geography – Physical Geography
Do you have a passion for science and want to find a career that can help others? A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geography – Physical Geography can be a great way to gain an understanding of the natural world and how humans interact with it. One of the most significant ways that you can use a degree in physical geography to impact communities is by helping to develop sustainable practices. As concerns about climate change and environmental degradation continue to grow, there is an increasing need for professionals who can help communities reduce their negative impact on the planet.
With an online degree in physical geography, you can gain the knowledge needed to help cities and towns develop plans for renewable energy, waste reduction, and sustainable transportation. By working with local governments, businesses, and residents, you can help communities become more environmentally friendly and reduce their carbon footprint. A bachelor’s degree in physical geography can also provide you with the skill set needed to help play a critical role in assisting communities as they prepare for natural disasters.
Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Geography – Physical Geography Degree?
Our 100% online bachelor’s degree in geography with a specialization in physical geography is designed with flexibility so that you can easily integrate classes into your schedule. Liberty University’s goal is to Train Champions for Christ in every field by providing you with practical skills, so you can enter your career with the ability to tackle real-world challenges. As a student in our online program, you can be confident that each course will provide you with biblical insight into each subject.
Our physical geography degree offers you a well-rounded education that covers a wide range of topics, such as Earth’s physical features, weather patterns, natural resources, and the impact of human activities on the environment. Our comprehensive curriculum can equip you with a strong foundation in physical geography that can help prepare you for success.
The faculty at Liberty also serves as another critical asset, providing you with connections to a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. Our faculty’s commitment to mentorship and guidance creates an engaging learning environment that fosters academic and personal growth. They infuse their teaching with a unique blend of Christian values and rigorous educational principles. Their commitment to continuous learning, research, and innovation benefits you as the student, as they regularly update the curriculum with current trends and discoveries.
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Geography – Physical Geography Degree?
Geography is a critical field, and our BS in Geography – Physical Geography can help provide you with the knowledge you will need to excel in this profession. You can learn about the environment and how individuals and communities thrive through embracing cultural traditions. Additionally, you can gain an understanding of commonly used geographic research methods, including quantitative and qualitative research design. While earning your degree, you can also learn to comprehend Earth’s physical features, including landforms, oceans, rivers, and climate patterns.
One of the key areas of study offered in this degree program is geographic information systems (GIS). GIS can provide you with experience in tools used to store geographical information. The GIS courses can help equip you to become a data acquisition and management professional. Our GIS curriculum will also teach you data visualization techniques and cartographic design.
Overall, our degree in physical geography can provide you with an understanding of how human activities, such as land use and resource management, can impact Earth’s physical features and natural resources. You can also study the strategies used to promote sustainability and reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment. Our physical geography specialization will dive into the function of relationships within the physical environment, including climate, soils, vegetation, meteorology, and more.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Environmental consultant
- Geographer
- Journeyman geospatial analyst
- Military geographer
- Physical scientist
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
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High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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