Geography AA-T

Units: 90 units

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Geography Degree provides students with an introduction to the field of Geography. In addition, students will gain a broader understanding of their social and physical environment and the interconnectedness between it and other disciplines. The Geography AA-T degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a California State University (CSU) campus. Students completing the AA-T degree in Geography are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major. To obtain the AA-T degree in Geography, students must complete the following requirements: 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) - Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. 3. A minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in geography.

• Evaluate how human activities are not only influenced by the physical world, but also how these activities influence our natural environment.

• Communicate the complexity of society and the natural environment into its component interconnected systems.

Program Requirements