Geography
Geography is the study of Earth's landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It
is about the world in which we live. Geography is divided into two main branches:
human geography and physical geography. There are additional branches in geography
such as regional geography, cartography, and integrated geography.
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Starlene Justice
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Courtney Doussett
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Instructional Department Specialist
Debbie Karrer (TEMPORARY)
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Admin. Assistant to the Dean
Martha Ramirez
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Full-Time Faculty
Starlene Justice
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Full-Time Faculty
Anya-Kristina Marquis
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Academic Programs in Geography
The academic maps below will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However,
please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.
- School Trailhead for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Suggested Initial
Coursework - TRAILHEAD
- Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Math & Science - CSU Pathway
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- Environmental Science for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School - MAP
Additional Resources
- Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN
A) - INFO
- California State University General Education (CSU GE) Requirements (PLAN B) For students
who would like to transfer to a campus in the California State University (CSU) system
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- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements (PLAN C) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system - INFO
Career Options
Career options for students who get a degree in geography include: land developer, cartographer, emergency management planner, location analyst, operations manager, environmental consultant, planning and development surveyor, city planner, and surveying and mapping technician.
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Starlene Justice
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