Geography Major Guide 2024-2025

Yavapai 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
  Yavapai College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Geography.
COURSES  
Intro Human GeographyGEO 105******
Intro to GISNot Offered at YAVAPAI
Physical GeographyGEO 103
World / Regional GeographyGEO 101 or GEO 102 or (GEO 101 & GEO 102)*

* ASU - Students must take both GEO101 and GEO102 transfer to ASU as equivalent to GCU121[SB,G] plus two DEC(GCU) credits.
****** ASU - Is not a direct equivalent at ASU. Students may have to take the required university course upon transfer.

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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