Associate Degree in Geography - Contra Costa College

The Associate Degree in Geography is designed as a pathway for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in geography or similar major at a California State University (CSU) campus.

The Associate Degree in Geography is part of the Social Sciences Department and is committed to the highest possible standards in teaching and facilitating learning in a student-centered environment.

Geography is the study of the earth and its land, features, inhabitants, and phenomena from a spatial perspective. Most geographers work in one of two main branches of geography: physical and cultural. Physical geographers examine the physical aspects of a region, including its landforms, climates, soils, vegetation, water, plants, and animals.

After finishing the two-year program, you can transfer to a public or private university to pursue a degree.