{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-0944a2c3-315c-4f9f-a557-e93a17af3ba6","@type":"ceterms:AssociateDegree","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-0944a2c3-315c-4f9f-a557-e93a17af3ba6","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer (AA-T) Degree"},"ceterms:keyword":{"en-US":["Geography"]},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-d77d3d7b-76a5-4435-a017-e7fdd095d35b"],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-d77d3d7b-76a5-4435-a017-e7fdd095d35b"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This degree is intended for students transferring to a California State University campus. It is not a requirement for transfer but may give students an admission advantage at some CSU campuses. Not all CSU campuses accept this degree as fulfillment of lower-di\u0002vision major requirements. Students should meet with a counselor to determine if this degree is a good option for them. Informa\u0002tion on which CSU campuses accept this degree can be found at https://adegreewithaguarantee.com/ PROGRAM INFORMATION The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer Degree (AA-T in Geography) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in Geography at a CSU campus. Students complet\u0002ing the AA-T degree in Geography are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major of their choice. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements as this AA-T in Geography may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system. To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements (pursuant to SB1440): • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University. • The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements. • A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. • A grade of \"C\" or better (or \"P\" if the course is taken on a pass/ no pass basis) in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. Note: Complete either the CSU GE or IGETC general education pattern. Effective Fall 2017, CSU GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 must be completed with a grade of \"C-\" or higher per CSU EO 1100. All courses applied toward IGETC must be completed with a \"C\" or higher per the IGETC Standards. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this program, students will: • Demonstrate ability to apply scientific systems of measurement to describe natural phenomena. • Demonstrate knowledge of the geographic character of human society and activities, and aspects of globalization in contempo\u0002rary life. • Analyze and interpret geographic patterns using maps, graphs, GIS and other analytic tools employed by geographers.\n\nPlease see the college Catalog for the most up-to-date description."},"ceterms:accreditedBy":["_:c5871e2a-cd9a-4ba2-91c1-fd3113dedc19"],"ceterms:dateEffective":"2015-02-01","ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.bls.gov/soc/","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-3092.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"19-3092.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Geographers"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. 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