Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer (AA-T) Degree

The Associate in Arts-Transfer (AA-T) degree in Geography at Crafton Hills College is designed to meet the needs of students transferring to a California State University who intend to major in Geography or a related field of study.

Associated Major Sheet (PDF)

Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

GEOG 102 or GEOG 102HCultural Geography

3.00

GEOG 110 or GEOG 110HPhysical Geography

3.00

GEOG 111 or GEOG 111HPhysical Geography Laboratory

1.00

Students must complete at least six (6) units from the following courses:

Required Courses, List A
GEOG 114Investigations in Weather and Climate

4.00

OR

GEOG 115Elements of Weather and Climate

3.00

GEOG 120World Regional Geography

3.00

GEOG 126Geography of California

3.00

Students must complete six (6) additional units from the following courses:

Required Courses, List B
GEOL 100 or GEOL 100HPhysical Geology

4.00

OR

 

GEOL 101 or GEOL 101HIntroduction to Geology

3.00

AND

GEOL 160Geology Laboratory

1.00

 

GEOG 175Introduction to Information Mapping

3.00

ANTHRO 102 or ANTHRO 102HCultural Anthropology

3.00

GEOG 114Investigations in Weather and Climate

4.00

GEOG 115Elements of Weather and Climate

3.00

GEOG 120World Regional Geography

3.00

GEOG 126Geography of California

3.00

Total Credit Hours: 19.00-20.00

Field experiences including GEOL 170, GEOL 175, GEOL 177, GEOL 180, GEOL 181, GEOL 190, and GEOL 270 are not required to earn the degree, but are recommended for students preparing to major in geography at a four year institution.

 

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of tectonics and the typical features associated with tectonic plate boundaries, such as volcanoes and earthquakes.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to interpret, apply and/or evaluate the concept of scale (spatial and time) as it pertains to the geosciences.
  • Collect, analyze and interpret information and clearly articulate the results through their writing, speech or other acceptable style of presentation.

Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring (IGETC or CSUGE Breadth).  See a counselor for details.  Information is also available at www.assist.org.