# Geography for Transfer (AA-T Degree)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Geography

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/geography/#Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer degree (AA-T) program provides students with a strong foundation in Geography. Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate knowledge of global physical and environmental processes; formulate an appreciation of world cultural diversity, including demographics, ethnic studies, agricultural practices, economic development and resource consumption; generate solutions for a sustainable future; holistically assess integrative environmental and cultural phenomena based on location and maps; assemble and analyze spatial information (such as maps, data, surveys, qualitative observations), using traditional and modern mapping technology methods; and integrate cultural, environmental and geographic technology methods.

The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Geography or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.

To earn the Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:

-   completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and
-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.

It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

**RESTRICTION:** International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GEOG 0001 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 0001L | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOG 0002 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| **Select 6-8 units from the following:** | | 6-8 |
| ↳ GEOG 0003 | Geography of California |  |
| ↳ GEOG 0004 | Weather and Climate |  |
| ↳ GEOG 0005 | World Regional Geography |  |
| ↳ GEOG 0016 | Field Geography - Central California Coast |  |
| ↳ GEOG 0090 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |  |
| **Select 6-7 units from the following or unused courses from the preceding area:** | | 6-7 |
| ↳ ANTH 0002 | Cultural Anthropology |  |
| ↳ ESCI 0001 | Physical Geology |  |
| ↳ STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| **Total Units** | | **19-22** |