Explore your world! Drought... Fire... Hurricanes... Climate Change... Quakes...
Resource management... Environmental stress... Maps... Resource Sustainability...
Atmospheric Rivers... Flooding... Computer mapping and GIS... Beaches... The focus
of geography is “WHERE”, and it integrates across all the Earth and Environmental
Sciences. Come study the Earth system, and its material and energy flows as expressed
by storms, climate, ecosystems, seasonal change, plate tectonics, stream and glacial
activity, beach systems, including the result of human interactions. Geographers
use mapping and computer modeling to link field work to a broad spectrum of environmental
careers.
The Associate of Arts (local) Degree in Geography can be attained without buying textbooks.
For more information, visit the ZTC Webpage or Search for Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) sections in the class schedule, by selecting
ZTC under "Course Type."
ZTC applies to specific sections, and not necessarily all sections of a course in
an academic plan.
Duration
We offer a local Associate of Arts (AA) degree, and an Associate of Arts for Transfer
Degree in Geography. These degrees can be earned in 4 semesters if you are a full-time
student and prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution. A certificate of
proficiency can be earned in as little as one semester.
Certificates of Proficiency are designed for the student who needs to be prepared
for effective interaction in a diverse workplace or other settings. A department-issued
certificate may be awarded upon successful completion of a prescribed course of study.
These certificates will not appear on a student’s transcript.
For more information, please visit our department webpage: Geography
Each sample academic plan below represents one possible pathway for the program and
is for reference only. We highly encourage you to meet with a counselor to create
an education plan specific to your goals!
Also see Social and Behavioral Sciences ACP.
| Major | Course | Class Title | Requirement | Units | Semester | GE Pattern | Options | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
*An asterisk indicates that there might be some flexibility around this course selection. Please see a counselor for more information.
Note: This is not an educational plan. Pathways for transfer to CSUs (California State Universities) can vary by institution. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop an individualized plan for your academic goal.
Want to learn more about the kinds of job opportunities you'd have after completing this program? Click through the profiles below to see the different careers this major leads to, the specific skills employers are looking for, and your potential salary in that career. You can even browse current, local job openings in that field! If you're not sure what career might be for you, to take a survey that can help you connect your interests with specific career opportunities.