Geography

Description

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Geography introduces students to principles, theory, and applied methods of spatial analysis in studying both the natural and human environment. The degree is designed to develop the student’s awareness of human-environment relationships and changes in the physical and cultural landscape induced by human activities. It provides students with a foundation in the knowledge and skills of the geography profession and prepares them for upper division university course work. Recipients of the Associate in Arts for Transfer degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing at a campus of the California State University system by completing 60 semester units that are transferable to the California State University, to include: The California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, grade "C" or better in all courses required for the major and general education, and earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of physical processes and human-environment interactions, including their locations.
2. Assemble and analyze spatial information (maps, data, surveys, qualitative observations, etc.), using traditional and modern mapping technology methods.

Program Requirements

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Other Information

Discipline: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Environment

Program Control Number: 37557

TOP Code: 220600 - Geography

CIP Code: 45.0701 - Geography