Community and Regional Planning, BS (218A)

Program Code: 218A
CIP Code: 04.0301

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Credit Hours)

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)

Some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information

Major Requirements (73 Credit Hours)

2.0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major discipline, plus any other courses under Major Requirements. Minimum of 18 credit hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements must be courses
offered by Appalachian.

Required Courses (31 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Choose one Quantitative Analysis Course (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one Climate Course (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one Sustainability Course (3 Credit Hours)

Geography Focused Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Choose 12 credit hours of GHY courses at the 2000 level or higher (Careful course selection could permit completion of a GIS Certificate. Please consult with your advisor regarding the process to formally add a certificate.)

Planning Related Electives (21 Credit Hours)

Choose 21 credit hours from 2000-4000 level course offerings in the following areas: GHY, PLN, ANT, COM, CJ, ECO, GWS, HIS, HOS, IDS, HCM, PHL, REL, PA, PS, PSY, SD, SOC, SW, TEC (GHY courses used to fulfill Geography Focused Electives above may not also be used to fulfill Planning Focused Electives. )

Minor (Optional)

Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Taken to total 120 credit hours for the degree

Appalachian State University