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.
Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester
units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California StateUniversity,
including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or
area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable
grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average of 2.0.
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; and
develop a broad and critical understanding of the complex interconnections between
the human and environmental forces in their world.
Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| GEOG 101 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
| GEOG 111 |
Physical Geography Laboratory |
1 |
GEOG 102
or
GEOG 103 |
Cultural Geography
or
World Regional Geography
|
3
or
3 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE TWO TO THREE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| Any Required 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 - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
| Any List A course not already used |
|
| ANTHR 102/102H |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
| GEOG 106 |
Human Impact on the Environment |
3 |
| GEOG 170 |
Introduction to Global Studies |
3 |
| GEOG 171 |
Global Issues |
3 |
| GEOL 101/101H |
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 DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2025 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
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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.
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