Geology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (Associates)

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA

The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (AS-T) Degree, also called the Geology AS-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in geology. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states that students earning the Geology AS-T Degree will be granted priority for admission as a Geology major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and 26 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students earn a grade of C or better in all major coursework. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students with a degree in geology may pursue careers in a variety of industries such as education, environmental technology, mineral (fossil fuels, metals) discovery and extraction, archeology, research, and more. The Geology AS-T Degree requires a total of 26 units of required courses as indicated below. Recommended courses are not required for the degree but are highly recommended if you plan to pursue the Bachelor's in Science degree in geology.


Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of how the scientific method is used to explore topics in geology.

🗸 Apply geology concepts to better understand current issues of environmental and/or geologic concern.