Geology A.S.-T. Degree (19400.AST)

School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree is designed for students planning on transferring to a California State University with a degree in geology. Upon completion of the transfer associate degree, the student is eligible for transfer with junior standing into the California State University (CSU) system. Students will be given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college area of emphasis.

The Geology curriculum is suggested for those students interested in any branch of earth science.

This curriculum is designed to meet the lower division requirements of most universities offering a major in the earth sciences. This curriculum, combined with the upper division curriculum required at a university, could lead to careers in fields such as paleontology, mineralogy, geophysics, hydrology, marine geology, and geochemistry, as well as general geology.
People trained in these disciplines are employed in research companies as well as by companies associated with mining and petroleum industries.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A. Classify common geologic materials.

B. Solve quantitative questions in geology.

C. Compile evidence for Geologic principles.

D. Assemble geologic data in to a geologic history.

E. Summarize the events within geologic periods.

For an Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (AS-T), students must complete the following:

1. 60 semester CSU-transferable units.

2. the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

3. a minimum of 18 semester in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.

4. obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

5. earn a grade of C (or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Note: Students are not required to complete any additional local graduation requirements for the AA-T (e.g., PE and Computer and Information Literacy courses).

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Program Requirements:

Total Units that may be double counted: (-7 Units)

General Education (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units: (37-39 Units)

Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: (2-4 Units)

Total Degree Units: (60 Units)

Programs of Similar Interest:

• Anthropology (AA-T)

• Geography (AA-T)