# Geography (Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Geography

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### Summary

The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Geography or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

**Award Notes:**
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

-   Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
-   Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
-   Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
-   Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
-   Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Geography Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the scientific method.
2.  Communicate an understanding of the connections between science and other human activities.
3.  Examine the universe in a variety of courses.
4.  Utilize critical thinking skills in a variety of scientific applications.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 7 |
| GEOG 101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 101L | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| **Select one course from the following:** | | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 104 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| **SELECT 4-5 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING (NOT SELECTED ABOVE):** | | 12-13 |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| GEOL 100 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GISG 104 | Geographic Information Science and Spatial Reasoning | 3 |
| GISG 110 | Introduction to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOG 135 | Geography of California | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 104 | World Regional Geography | 3 |