Geography GEOE.S.AA

Associate of Arts - 64 Credit Hours

Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Geography
Effective as of Fall 2026

What is the program about?

Geography is the study of Earth's landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It provides a knowledge of the Earth's physical and human systems and of the interdependency of living things and physical environments. The degree offers two concentrations for students' specific needs: A Geography Concentration, helping students focus on the transfer route, and a Geospatial Technology Concentration, preparing students for careers and transfer degrees in geographical information systems (GIS). The Associates of Arts Degree in Geography is designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university and pursue baccalaureate degree programs in geography or related fields. The curriculum fulfills the freshman and sophomore general education requirements for most four-year colleges and universities. As part of this degree program, students must complete the requirements of the Ohio Transfer 36 in order to graduate.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to geospatial technologies, including: coordinate systems, projections, scale, temporal and spatial relationships, data models, data types, and map reading
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in accomplishing individual and group goals in a variety of social contexts.
• Demonstrate the ability to think logically and problem solve using analysis, synthesis, and evaluation through the study of the science of place and space
• Demonstrate the ability to present geographic concepts, approaches, methodologies, and applications in oral, written, cartographic, and other visual forms
• Identify, characterize, and explain spatial patterns and structures, the interaction between environment and society, and recognize the increasing interdependence of world cultures, environments, and their consequences.

Career Opportunities

Ample opportunities exist for students with a degree in geography. The US Department of Labor projects "much faster than average growth in excess of 20% or more, in jobs for geographers, and other geographic professionals." A list of possible careers include: Environmental Scientist/Analyst, Natural Resource Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Education, GIS Analyst, Tourism, International Development, Marketing Analyst, Demographer, Supply Side Analyst, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Park Ranger and Environmental Conservation. Note: Some career opportunities may require more than two years of college study.

Transferability

Completion of this program guarantees completion of the Ohio Transfer Module (OTM). OTM courses are guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Ohio on a course-by-course basis or in total. Formal articulation agreements with other colleges and universities indicate how Sinclair programs and courses will transfer to other institutions.

Program Accreditation Information

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