Geography for Transfer

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a geography degree, an emphasis or option within a geography degree, or a degree considered similar to geography at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation.

This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a geography major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
• Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
• Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
• Obtain a minimum CSU transferable grade point average of 2.0.
• Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to employ spatial reasoning to ascertain, analyze, and compare spatial patterns.

Course Requirements

*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education (GE) pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a GE requirement. Note: All of the statistics courses listed are GE courses.