AA/AS in Geography and Cartography

Geography is offered as a transfer-oriented arts associate degree, preparing students to move into the California State University system for a bachelor's degree. Finishing the degree secures a place somewhere in the system, though no particular campus or program is promised. Students work with maps and other tools and learn how physical processes shape the planet. They also study why and how groups of people migrate and how geography influences human life, viewing natural and cultural systems from a spatial perspective. Career ideas include cartographer, surveyor, GIS officer, city planner, environmental consultant and teacher. Some course sections use zero textbook cost materials. The college also describes supporting resources on the same page, including transfer information, regional internship opportunities, financial aid guidance and an advisor contact for students who want help getting started. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online and speak with an advisor about course planning.