Associate of Arts for Transfer Degree (AA–T) in Geography
TThe Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer degree (AA-T in Geography) is a 60 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a CSU institution for the major in Geography.
Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer degree (AA-T in Geography) will be able to:
- analyze the controls, distribution, and classification of world climates
- compare and contrast different types of landforms
- and analyze spatially related problems related to current/recent geopolitical events
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis
Associate of Arts Degree in Geography
The Associate in Arts in Geography Degree (A.A. in Geography) is designed to provide lower division education to students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in Geography.
After completing this degree in Geography, a student will be able to:
- Compare and contrast different types of landforms
- Analyze the controls, distribution, and classification of world climates
- Analyze spatially related problems related to current/recent geopolitical events
Career Opportunities
The study of geography offers students a wide array of potential career paths. Geography graduates often go on to work at colleges, universities as teachers and researchers. Opportunities also exist with federal and state governments and non-governmental organizations in the form of social science and public health analysis, community planning and cultural advocacy. Some geography graduates find employment in the fields of regional planning, natural resource management, retail site location analysis, real estate, or GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
Examples of careers for Geography majors include:
- Education / Outreach
- Geographic Information System (GIS) Analysis
- Regional Planning
- Natural Resource Management
- Retail Site Location Analysis
- Real Estate
- Community Development
- Human Rights / Social Justice Advocacy
- Human / Social Services
- International Development / Affairs
The Associate in Arts in Geography Degree (A.A. in Geography) is primarily transfer oriented. It prepares students to enter 4-year Geography programs at the university level.
Required Core Courses (13 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 1 | Intro Physical Geography | 3 units |
| GEOG 2 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 units |
| GEOG 6 | World Regional Geography | 3 units |
| MATH 10/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units |
Elective Courses (at least 9 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 units |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 units |
| ANTH 3/H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Honors | 3 units |
| BIOL 059 | Climate Change | 3 units |
| ECON 1A/H AND ECON 002A/H |
Principles of Macroeconomics or Honors AND Principles of Macroeconomics Lab or Honors |
3 units 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| ECON 1B/H AND ECON 2B/H |
Principles of Microeconomics or Honors AND Principles of Microeconomics Lab or Honors |
3 units 1 unit |
| GEOL 1A/H | Physical Geology | 4 units |
| GEOL 1B | Historical Geology | 4 units |
| GEOL 12 | Earth Science with Lab | 4 units |
| GEOL 15 | Geology of California | 3 units |
| GEOL 20 | Field Geology | 2 units |
| GIST 16A | Introduction to Geospatial Technology | 3 units |
| GIST 16B | Mobile GIS | 3 units |
| GIST 16C | Spatial Analysis for GIS | 3 units |
| GIST 16G | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 3 units |
| GIST 16I | GIS Programming and the Web | 3 units |
| HIST 4A | Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 CE | 3 units |
| HIST 4B | Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to present | 3 units |
| HIST 5A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
| HIST 5B | World History From 1500 | 3 units |
| HIST 12 | African American History | 3 units |
| HIST 14 | History of the Native North Americans | 3 units |
| HIST 16 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
| HIST 17A | United States History | 3 units |
| HIST 17B/H | United States History or Honors | 3 units |
| HIST 20 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
| POLI 1/H | American Government or Honors | 3 units |
| POLI 2 | Comparative Governments | 3 units |
| POLI 3/H | Introduction to Political Science or Honors | 3 units |
| POLI 4 | International Relations | 3 units |
| PSCI 10 | Physical Science Survey | 3 units |
| PSCI 20 | Weather and Climate | 3 units |
| PSYC 1/H | General Psychology or Honors | 3 units |
| PSYC 9 | Psychology of Women: A Multicultural Perspective | 3 units |
| SOCI 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
| SOCI 2/H | Social Problems or Honors | 3 units |
| SOCI 20 | American Race Relations | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 20 units
Total Program Units: 60 units
Only includes the program major requirements.
Fall, Year 1 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 1 | Intro Physical Geography | 3 units |
| Elective Course | 3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 2 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 units |
| Elective Course | 3 units |
Fall, Year 2 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 6 | World Regional Geography | 3 units |
| Elective Course | 3 units |
Spring, Year 2 (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 10/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units |