Geography

Geosciences is one of the three fastest growing industries of the century. PCC's Geography courses are the starting point for entering this high-demand career field.

In PCC's Geography courses, you will study the physical and human geographic characteristics of a region. Earn an AA-T Degree in Geography, preparing you to transfer for further study in Geography. Or, take advantage of our Geographic Information Systems programs, which will develop your skills in data capture, spatial and statistical analysis, modeling, and cartography, and three degree or certificate options to meet your educational and career goals.

What Can You Do With A Degree in Geography?
Studying Geography can lead to a career as a:
  • GIS Specialist
  • Demographer
  • Environmental Manager
  • Weather Forecaster
  • Surveying and Mapping Technician
  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Geoscientist
  • Forestry Technologist

Degree & Certificate Options

= Career Education = Transfer Degree = Apprenticeship NC = Noncredit = Degree = Certificate
Career Education Certificate

Geographic Information Systems

Not degree eligible
Certificate of Achievement
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Career Education Certificate

Geographic Information Systems and Technology

Certificate of Achievement Associate in Science
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Transfer Degree or Certificate

Geography

AD-T Degree
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Geography is the study of Earth’s diverse physical and human features, and the connections that exist between those features. This broad discipline focuses on spatial relationships and looks to solve the most pressing issues of today.

As a Geographer, you will be prepared for a variety of career fields including sustainability, education, environmental analysis, planning, and resource management. In fact, the U.S. Dept. of Labor has identified spatial sciences as one of the fastest growing fields of the century.

  • GEOG 001: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY / GEOG 001L PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY
  • GEOG 002: CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
  • GEOG 003: WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
  • GEOG 004: WEATHER AND CLIMATE (Formerly Geology 024)
  • GEOG 011: INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES, WITH LAB
  • GEOG 012: SPATIAL ANALYSIS
  • GEOG 113: DATA ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT
  • GEOG 114: CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGNS
  • GEOG 115: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS WITH GIS
  • GEOG 020 INDEPENDENT STUDY
  • GEOG 030: FIELD STUDIES AND METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY

 ZERO COST TEXTBOOK COURSES

GEOG: 001, 001L, 002, 003, 004, 011, 012

ONLINE COURSES

GEOG: 001, 001L, 002, 003, 004, 011, 012, 113, 114, 115

Use the links below to see full course descriptions as well as the current semester's offerings.

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As a Geography student at PCC, you will have access to several opportunities including:

  • Attend conferences in interesting locations with the Los Angeles Geographical Society (LAGS), California Geographical Society (CGS), Association of Pacific Coast Geographers (APCG), and Association of American Geographers (AAG).   
  • Join upcoming Field Study courses in:
  • California Coastal Environments
  • Catalina Island
  • Mojave Desert
  • Hawaii
  • Participate in Undergraduate Research/Project based learning at local sites such as Eaton Canyon, Arroyo Seco and Milard Canyon.
  • Participate in the International Coastal Clean-up Day, Earth Day and GIS Day events