Geography Major Guide 2024-2025

Paradise Valley Community College

Geography majors not only learn about physical geography, but they also study social and environmental science principles to explore the effects of humanity on landscapes. Community planning and urban design coursework equip students to solve real-world problems and lead to careers in developing sustainable communities. Students learn about GIS mapping technologies, cartographic information systems, and gain experience in laboratory work.



    Associate's Degree
    An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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  AGEC Requirement
The Arizona General Education Curriulum block for this major is the AGEC-A.

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AGEC-A Course List
  Paradise Valley Community College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Geography.
COURSES  
Intro Human GeographyGCU 102
Intro to GISGIS 205
Physical GeographyGPH 113 (4) or GPH 111(3) & GPH 112 (1)
World / Regional GeographyGCU 121 or GCU 122 or (GCU 121 & GCU 122)**

** ASU - Students must take both GCU121 and GCU122 to transfer as equivalent to GCU121 [SB,G] plus 2 DEC(GCU) credits.

Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for Geography
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State UniversityBSGeographic Information Science
None
Arizona State UniversityBAGeography
4th Semester Proficiency
Arizona State UniversityBSGeography
None
Arizona State UniversityBSPUrban Planning
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSGeography, Environment and Society
None
University of ArizonaBAEnvironmental Studies
4 semesters
University of ArizonaBAFood Studies
4th Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBAGeography
Completion of the common courses prior to transfer is not required, although these courses are good preparation for this degree. Consult your advisor about course selection for specific degrees/majors.
4th Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBSGeography: Geographic Information Science Emphasis
2nd Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBSGeography: Physical Geography Emphasis
2 semesters
University of ArizonaBSGeography: Water, Environment & Society Emphasis
2 semesters
University of ArizonaBSUrban and Regional Development
Completion of the common courses prior to transfer is not required, although these courses are good preparation for this degree. Consult your advisor about course selection for specific degrees/majors.
2nd Semester Proficiency
UAZ Online & CASTBSGeographic Information Systems Technology
2 semesters

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