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Geography AA-T Degree - Cal-GETC

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
GEOG 300 Z
Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems
3
F, S
5A
GEOG 301 Z
Physical Geography Laboratory
1
F, S
5C
ENGL C1000 Z
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
F, S
1A
ENGL C1000H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
F, S
1A
Arts
3
F, S
3A
Transferable Elective
3
F, S
Transferable Elective
1
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
GEOG 310 Z
Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes
3
F, S
Critical Thinking and Composition Z
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
Oral Communication Z
3
F, S
1C
STAT C1000 1 Z
Introduction to Statistics or
4
F, S
2
PSYC 330 Z
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3
F, S
2
Biological Science Z
3
F, S
5B
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.


1Students may take any Cal-GETC Area 2 course. Please see a counselor for recommendations as math requirements can vary by college.


Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
Geography Elective List A (See List Below) 1
3
F, S
Geography Elective List A (See List Below) 1
3
F, S
ANTH 310 Z
Cultural Anthropology
3
F, S
4
Humanities Z
3
F, S
3B
HIST 310 Z
History of the United States (To 1877) or
3
F, S
HIST 311 Z
History of the United States (1865 - Present) or
3
F, S
HIST 331
Women in American History
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1List A: Complete at least 6 units from the following:   

GEOG 306 Weather and Climate (3)   

GEOG 322 Geography of California (3)   

GEOG 330 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)   

GEOG 331 Exploring Maps and Geographic Technologies (3)   

GEOG 390 Field Studies in Geography (1 - 4)   

GEOG 393 Field Studies in Geography: Arid Landscapes (1 - 4)

Semester 4

16-15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
Geography Elective List A or B (See List Below)
3
F, S
Geography Elective List A or B (See List Below)
3
F, S
POLS C1000 Z
American Government and Politics
3
F, S
4
Ethnic Studies Z
3
F, S
6
Transferable Elective
4-3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

List B: Complete a minimum of 6 units from the following, or any course not used from List A (Above): 

ANTH 310 Cultural Anthropology (3)   

BIOL 307 Biology of Organisms (4)   

BIOL 310 General Biology (4)   

GEOG 334 Introduction to GIS Software Applications (3)   

GEOL 300 Physical Geology (3)   

PHIL 320 Logic and Critical Reasoning (3)   

POLS 310 Introduction to International Relations (3)   

PSYC 330 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)   

STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics (4)

Notes

  • See General Education requirements for: CSU or UC 
  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements for the institution to which you plan to transfer. 
  • A transferable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 300 and 499. Electives may vary for the CSU and UC systems. 
  • U.S. History/American Ideals is a graduation requirement for all CSUs. 
  • Foreign Language may be required for CSU Sacramento IF student did not complete 3 years in high school. This requirement may vary at different colleges. 
  • Some English and Math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details.
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.


Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 09, 2025

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