Associate in Arts-DTA with Emphasis in Geography Curriculum Map

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As a discipline, geography seeks to identify and to explain spatial relationships inherent in mankind’s existence on a dynamic Earth. Mankind increasingly influences the physical environment and in return is impacted by those same forces of nature. Geographers study both the human and physical components of life on Earth and address the relationships between mankind and the environment. Students pursuing a degree in Geography should follow a program leading to the Associate in Arts Degree, AA-DTA and then transfer to a college or university that offers Geography as a major.

See Articulation Agreements for more details about the colleges who accept this degree.

Students are responsible for knowing transfer requirements and policies, as well as specific course choices and GPA requirements, are urged to consult the catalog of the institution for which they plan to transfer.

Sample Schedule

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student with placement into ENGL& 101 and appropriate math. Not every course is offered every quarter: careful planning is required to complete the degree in the fewest number of quarters. Students should meet with a faculty advisor throughout their course of study. An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
GEOG& 100 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 5
MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: 5
or higher depending on placement

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

ENGL 127 - Writing: Social Science Credits: 5
N 1 - Natural Science List A (Lab) Credits: 5
H 1 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Foreign Language may be required by university.

Quarter 3 (15 credits)

GEOG& 200 - Human Geography Credits: 5
N 2 - Natural Science List A Credits: 5
S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5
any course except GEOG from the distribution

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

H 2 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
N 3 - Natural Science List A or List B Credits: 5
Transferrable Elective
any course from a distribution

Quarter 5 (15 credits)

H 3 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Transferrable Elective
Electives
All courses numbered 100 or higher may be taken as electives, except Basic Skills and no more than 3 credits Physical Education. Courses should include preparation for a major and/or general interest/leisure-time activity.

Quarter 6 (15 credits)

Electives Credits / Units: 10
S 2 - Social Science Credits: 5
any course except GEOG from the distribution

Transferability of Credits

Green River College is fully accredited. Academic courses will usually be accepted by other institutions offering the same (or similar) courses. However, each institution has its own transfer policies and each student is responsible for knowing the transfer and admission requirements of the receiving institution. Students are urged to consult with their advisor and a representative from the college they plan to attend after Green River.