Geography
A.A. Degree Geography · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
The A.A. degree in Geography will be awarded upon completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees, Programs & Transfer Requirements section of this Catalog.
The A.A. degree in Geography at College of Alameda offers students the opportunity to prepare for a broad range of professions through the study of the spatial distribution of global physical features, environmental processes, and aspects of human culture that impact global environments.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities include but are not limited to: Aerial Photo Interpreter; Agricultural Geographer; Cartographer; Census Analyst; Climatologist; Community Development Specialist; Demographer; Development Specialist; Ecologist; Economic Development Analyst; Environmental Analyst/Planner; Geographical Information Systems Specialist; Map Curator; Natural Resources Manager; Park Ranger
Learning Outcome(s)
- Describe the spatial organization of the world’s peoples, nations, cultural environments
- Demonstrate knowledge of global physical and environmental processes and develop an appreciation of landscapes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how human activities impact the physical environment.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (7 units) | 0 | |
| GEOG 1 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 1L | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOG 2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| Select a minimum of 4 courses from the following: (12-13 units) | 0 | |
| GEOG 3 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 15 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GEOG 18 | California Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 14 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| orGEOL 3 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| orGEOL 10 | Introduction to Geology | 3 |
| orANTHR 3 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Total units required for major | 0 | |
| Total units required for major | 19-20 | |
| G.E. and Elective Units Required | 0 | |
| G.E. Units Required | 40-41 | |
| Total Units Required for Degree | 60 | |