Program Pathways

An Associate in Geography for transfer is designed for students planning to complete a bachelor's degree in Geography at a CSU. Geography explores Earth’s landscapes and the physical processes shaping them as well as human relationships with the environment. Geographic inquiry bridges the Social and Natural sciences, and is rooted in spatial analysis of phenomena. Within geography there are a number of sub-disciplines, ranging from climatology and geomorphology to the study of human cultures, migrations, economies, and urban environments. Geographers study the interaction of people with the natural environment, as well as the impacts of people and their activities shape, and are in turn shaped, by the natural environment. Cultural Geography focuses on the spatial organization of the societies at scales ranging from the local to the global, utilizing different time scales. Geographic analysis, particularly through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is used to address a wide range of issues and problems of the modern world. The Associate in Geography is composed of a core set of introductory Geography courses that assist students in developing critical thinking and spatial analysis skills. It also provides students with a solid foundation for pursuing further study in related majors. To earn the Associate in Geography degree for transfer, students must complete (60) required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework and Cal-GETC requirements. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA including grades of C (or 'P') or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admissions and transfer requirements.