Student Pathway 2021−2022 Geography AA-T
Geography Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
The Geography Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (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.
Program Contact: Jon McPhee and Scott Phillips | Program Counselor: Rachel Moring-Garcia
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography 1 | Physical Geography | 3 | Required Major Core CSUGE Area B1 | IGETC 5A |
| Geography 6 | World Regional Geography | 3 | Required Major Core CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CSU GE A2 | IGETC 1A |
| CSU GE Area A1 | Oral Communication | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE A1 or IGETC 1C to fill this area |
| Semester Units: 13 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Meet with Faculty during office hours to discuss Geography major and options
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography 10 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 | Major List – A **Offered only in Spring |
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Math 11 or Stat 7 | Elementary Statistics | 4 | CSU GE B4 | IGETC 2 |
| Geography 15 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 | Major List – A CSUGE Area B1 | IGETC 5A **Offered only in Spring |
| CSU GE A3/IGETC 1B | Critical Thinking | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE A3 or IGETC 1B to fill this area |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
- Meet with Career Center to discuss possible Internships
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography 2 | Cultural Geography | 3 | Major Core CSU GE Area D | IGETC 4 **Offered only in Fall |
| Information Systems 15 | Computer Concepts | 3 | Major List - B Option |
| Biology 3 or 10/10L | Introduction to Life Science | 4 | CSU GE B2 & B3 | IGETC 5B & 5C |
| History 11 or History 12/12H |
History of the United States to 1877 or History of the United States since 1865 |
3 | CSU GE Area C2 | IGETC Area 3B |
| CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A | Arts | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE C1 or IGETC 3A to fill this area |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography 20 | California Geography | 3 | List A CSU GE Area D | IGETC 4 **Offered only in Spring |
| Sociology 1A | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | CSU GE D or E | IGETC 4 |
| Political Science 24 | International Relations | 3 | Major List – B CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| CSU GE Area C1/C2 IGETC 3A/3B |
Additional Arts or Humanities Course | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE C1/C2 or IGETC 3A/3B to fill this area |
| CSU GE Area F | Ethnic Studies | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
*IGETC Area 6 Requirement – Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only)
