Advances in classroom technology have lowered barriers for the visually impaired to study geography, yet few participate. Employing stereotype threat theory, we examined whether beliefs held by the visually impaired affect perceptions toward completing courses and majors in visually oriented disciplines. A test group received a low-level threat…

Surveys undergraduate geography major programs in American universities, with particular emphasis on the changes which have occurred since the late 1960s. Major changes include relaxing core curriculum and distribution requirements. (Author/DB)