Associate of Arts for Transfer Degree (AA–T) in Geography
The 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.
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.
Required Core Courses (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 1 | Intro Physical Geography | 3 units |
| GEOG 2 | Intro Cultural Geography | 3 units |
List A (6 units)
Select two from below.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 6 | World Regional Geography | 3 units |
| PSCI 20 | Weather and Climate | 3 units |
List B (7-8 units)
Select two from below.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 10 | Elementary Statistics | 4 units |
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
| GEOG 1A/H | Physical Geology or Honors | 4 units |
Major Requirements: 19-20 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Associate of Arts Degree in Geography
After completing an A.A. degree in Geography, a student will be able to:
- Analyze the controls, distribution, and classification of world climates.
- Compare and contrast different types of landforms.
- Analyze spatially related problems related to current/recent geopolitical events.
Required Courses (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 1 | Intro Physical Geography | 3 units |
| GEOG 2 | Intro Cultural Geography | 3 units |
Elective Courses (14 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 units |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 units |
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
| ECON 1A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units |
| ECON 1B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
| HIST | Any History Course | 3 units |
| POLI 1 | American Government | 3 units |
| POLI 2 | Comparative Governments | 3 units |
| POLI 3 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 units |
| POLI 4 | International Relations | 3 units |
| PSYC 1 | General Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 2 | Experimental Psychophysiology | 3 units |
| PSYC 7 | Physiological Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 9 | Psychology of Women: A Multicultural Perspective | 3 units |
| PSYC 12 | Human Growth and Development | 3 units |
| PSYC 25 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 units |
| SOCI 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
| SOCI 2 | Social Problems | 3 units |
| SOCI 20 | American Race Relations | 3 units |
| SOCI 40 | Marriage and Family | 3 units |
| SOCI 45 | Sociology of Human Sexuality | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 20 units