Geography • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AA.GEG

Curriculum Code: GEG 101

Program Information:

Geography gives us an understanding of the world. It demonstrates how the physical and human systems on our planet work and connect to maintain life. Geographers have specific and valuable skills to tackle important societal challenges facing our planet. Climate change, population pressures, geopolitical conflicts, and natural disasters all need the expertise of geographers. Studying geography gives students a solid foundation for any career, including strong skills in research, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and writing.

This suggested listing of courses fulfills the AA degree requirements and prepares students for transfer to four-year schools to pursue bachelor’s degrees in geography and other closely related majors.

This program is appropriate for those students interested in further study of Geography at a four-year institution.
Students pursuing a B.A. degree in this discipline should find this program will transfer as the first two years to most colleges and universities.
Students who intend to pursue a B.S. degree in this or related disciplines will usually need to begin or complete the general chemistry sequence (CHE 101 and CHE 102) and take General Physics I (PHY 101).
Since program requirements vary among the four-year schools, the courses listed are only suggested guidelines. Students are strongly encouraged to explore the specific program requirements of the four-year schools they are considering for their transfer, as they make their course selections for their first two years of study at LLCC. Additionally, LLCC advisors, faculty members, and deans are also sources of helpful advice.

For Program Information Contact:

Department of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at 217-786-4987 or 217-786-3434 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

EGL 101	Composition I	3
	Fine Arts Selection	3
GEG 103	Physical Geography	4
	Program Support Course Selection	4

Second Semester:

EGL 102	Composition II	3
CMN 101	Public Speaking Fundamentals	3
BIO 104	Life in the Environment	4
GEG 201	Introduction to Weather and Climate	4

Third Semester:

	Humanities Selection	3
	Social Science Selection*	3
MAT 141	Introductory Statistics	4
GEG 102	World Regional Geography	3
GEG 105	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3

Fourth Semester:

	Humanities or Fine Arts Selection	3
GEG 104	Human Geography	3
	Program Support Course Selection	4
	Social Science Selection*	3
GEG 206	Advanced Geographic Information Systems	3

* Choose from ANT 101, ECO 110, or SOC 101

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101	Public Speaking Fundamentals	3
EGL 101	Composition I	3
EGL 102	Composition II	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Recommended General Education Courses

BIO 104	Life in the Environment	4
GEG 102	World Regional Geography	3
GEG 103	Physical Geography	4
MAT 141	Introductory Statistics	4
	Fine Arts Selection	3
	Humanities Selection	3
	Humanities or Fine Arts Selection	3
	Social Science Selection	3
	Social Science Selection	3
Total Credit Hours:		30

Recommended Program Courses

GEG 104	Human Geography	3
GEG 105	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3
GEG 201	Introduction to Weather and Climate	4

GEG 206	Advanced Geographic Information Systems	3
	OR
GEG 299	Special Topics in Geography	1-4
Total Credit Hours:		13

Recommended Program Support Courses

	Program Support Course Selection	4
	Program Support Course Selection	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

Recommended Program Support Courses Selections

Choose eight (8) credits from the courses listed below.

CHE 101	General Chemistry I	4
GEO 101	Physical Geology	4
MAT 113	College Algebra	4
PHY 101	General Physics I	4

Students completing the SIUE 2 + 2 must take MAT 113.

Social Science Selections

Choose six (6) credits from the courses listed below.

ANT 101	Introduction to Anthropology	3
ECO 110	Elements of Economics	3
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3

Total Credit Hours: 60