Geography

The Associate in Arts Degree in Geography is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the three distinct areas of geographic studies (Earth Science/Environmental Studies/ Physical; Earth Technologies; and Human Studies) in order to give them the background knowledge needed by undergraduate geography majors for university transfer and coursework, while emphasizing the practical applications of geographic skills and knowledge in a diversity of careers and the utility of geographic perspectives as a life-long learning tool for interpreting our world's complex systems and world events. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Local General Education requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements; (3) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (4) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Students pursuing more than one specified departmental major may double count a maximum of 7 units to fulfill major requirements. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center.