Associate of Arts in Geography (Transfer Degree)

Butte College

Students completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. The discipline of Geography studies the spatial relationships that make every place on earth unique. This includes both the physical characteristics and cultural traditions, along with the economic and governmental structures that make each place distinct. Geographers synthesize these concepts by studying the relationship between humans and their environment, the effects the environment has on humans, and the effects humans have on the environment. The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer Degree supplies students with foundational knowledge in Physical Geography and Cultural Geography, plus additional coursework within the discipline, including a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to: Identify fundamental concepts specific to physical and cultural Geography. Identify conceptual and theoretical models pertaining to world, regional, and local Geography. Apply applications associated with various thematic maps as well as use of geographical computer modeling.