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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 217-786-4990 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

EGL 101Composition I

3
Fine Arts Selection

3
GEG 103Physical Geography

4
Program Support Course Selection

4

Second Semester:

EGL 102Composition II

3
CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
BIO 104Life in the Environment

4
GEG 201Introduction to Weather and Climate

4

Third Semester:

Humanities Selection

3
Social Science Selection*

3
MAT 141Introductory Statistics

4
GEG 102World Regional Geography

3
GEG 105Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

3

Fourth Semester:

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3
GEG 104Human Geography

3
Program Support Course Selection

4
Social Science Selection*

3
GEG 206Advanced Geographic Information Systems

3

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

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
EGL 101Composition I

3
EGL 102Composition II

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Recommended General Education Courses

BIO 104Life in the Environment

4
GEG 102World Regional Geography

3
GEG 103Physical Geography

4
MAT 141Introductory 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 104Human Geography

3
GEG 105Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

3
GEG 201Introduction to Weather and Climate

4
 
GEG 206Advanced Geographic Information Systems

3
OR
GEG 299Special 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 101General Chemistry I

4
GEO 101Physical Geology

4
MAT 113College Algebra

4
PHY 101General 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 101Introduction to Anthropology

3
ECO 110Elements of Economics

3
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours: 60