Associate in Arts for Transfer - Geography

The AA-T in Geography provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Geography will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Geography or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to Analyze, describe, and evaluate the interconnections between cultures and places as well as between nature and society. Acquire, analyze, evaluate, and interpret geographic data and maps. Develop a broad and critical understanding of the complex interconnections between the human and environmental forces in their world.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	GEOG 101	Physical Geography	3
GEOG 101 (may be taken concurrently)	GEOG 111	Physical Geography Laboratory	1
	GEOG 102 or GEOG 103	Cultural Geography World Regional Geography	3 or 3
	List A - Select two to three courses (6 units) from the following
	Any Core course not already used
	GEOG 107	Weather, Climate and Climate Change	3
	GEOG 110	Geography of California	3
	GEOG 155	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3
	GEOG 160	Geography Field Studies	1-3
	List B - Select two courses (6 units) from the following
	Any List A course not already used
	ANTHR 102	Cultural Anthropology	3
	ANTHR 102H	Honors Cultural Anthropology	3
	GEOG 106	Human Impact on the Environment	3
	GEOG 170	Introduction to Global Studies	3
	GEOG 171	Global Issues	3
	GEOL 101	Physical Geology	3
	GEOL 101H	Honors Physical Geology	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		19

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.