Geography Associate of Arts

My Academic Plan

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Geography. Students learn to describe and analyze physical and cultural landscape. Students will explore the earth's surface features and climate, how humans are distributed and the ways in which humans interact with their environment. The program also delves into all aspects of the physical and cultural landscape. This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Geography. Careers often require a bachelor's degree.

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First Semester

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

ENG 121English Composition I

3

GT- MA1MAT 121, MAT 135, or Any GT-MA1

3-4

GEO 106Human Geography

3

REQUIRED GEO 111 or GEO 112

4

GEN EDUAny Approved Elective List Course:__________

3

Total Credit Hours:16-17
Semester Note: You may also complete ENG 122 and a gtPathways CO3 course.

Second Semester

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

ENG 122English Composition II

3

REQUIRED GEO 111 or GEO 112

4

GT- HI1HIS 102, HIS 112, or Any GT-HI1

3

GT- SSPOS 205, ECO 201, ECO 245, or Any GT-SS 1 or 3

3

GEN EDUAny Approved Elective List Course:__________

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

GEO 105World Regional Geography

3

GT- SC1Any Sciences (GT-SC1) Course:___________

4-5

GT- SC1Any Sciences (GT-SC1) Course:___________

4-5

GT- SSPOS 205, ECO 201, ECO 245, or Any GT-SS 1 or 3

3

Total Credit Hours:14-16

Fourth Semester

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

GIS 101Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

3

GT- AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course:___________

3

GT- AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course:___________

3

GEO 210Careers and Research in Geosciences

1

GEN EDUAny Approved Elective List Course:__________

3

GEN EDUAny Approved Elective List Course:__________

0-1

Total Credit Hours:13-14
Semester Note: Semester Four elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete your degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.

Total Credit Hours: 60-62