Geography
Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer Degree 2019-2020
Complete the following program of study. (Major C.7300.AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer degree (AA-T in Geography) will give students an understanding of the physical and cultural characteristics of the earth and the spatial interrelationships of phenomena on and within the earth at local, regional, and global scales. Professional Geographers work in many different fields including Urban Planning, Cartography and analysis using computer systems known as Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.), and in the Environmental Science/ Resource Management professions.
Major requirements (18 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG 1 | Physical Geography | 3 | GEOG 110 |
| GEOG 2 or GEOG 6 |
Cultural Geography or World Regional Geography |
3 | GEOG 120 GEOG 125 |
| List A – Select two to three (6 -7 units): Any course not used in Core | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| GEOG 10 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Techniques, with Lab | 3 | GEOG 155 |
| GEOG 20 | California Geography | 3 | GEOG 140 |
| List B – Select two (6 units): Any List A course not already used | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| ANTHRO 1 | Biological Anthropology | 3 | N/A |
| ANTHRO 2 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 | ANTH 120 |
| ANTHRO 3 | Introduction to Archeology and Prehistory | 3 | N/A |
| BIOL 2 | Environmental Science | 4 | N/A |
| ECON 1A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | N/A |
| ECON 1B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 201 |
| GEOL 1 | Physical Geology | 4 | GEOL 100 |
| IS 15 | Computer Concepts | 3 | N/A |
| MATH 11 or STAT 7 |
Elementary Statistics or Elementary Statistics |
4 | MATH 110 |
| POLSCI 24 | International Relations | 3 | N/A |
Total units for major does not include required general education or pre-requisite courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Recognize, identify and discuss the major geographic features of the regions studied.
- Use a map to illustrate the geographic features of the regions studied.
- Discuss the current major geopolitical and domestic issues in the regions studied using an international perspective.
Requirements
To obtain the Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer Degree, students must complete the following requirements:
- Completion of 60-semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth requirements.
- A minimum of 18-semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
- Certification of either the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) or the intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU version) is required. CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC advising sheets are available in Student Services, AC2-133 or online at CCC GE (CSU/UC) GE and Major Sheets
- Courses may double count in the major and CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC.
Advisors: McPhee and Phillips
To see what CSU campuses accept this degree go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com
2019-2020 Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer Degree
