Geography | West Valley College

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Geography

The Geography discipline teaches students how 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.

Degrees

Degree or Certificate ProgramAward TypeRequirements
Geography Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer 60 units
Geography Associate in Arts Degree 60 units

GEOGRAPHY: For transfer information see assist.org and/or consult with a counselor.

The Faculty

Joe Hasty

Highlights

  • Faculty who are passionate about the Geography discipline and committed to student success for majors and non-majors. 
  • The use of technology in class to make the field of geography come alive. 

Career Options

Urban planning, geospatial analysis (GIS), environmental management, and cartography.
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Last Updated 7/1/26