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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Geography webpage and your success coach at your campus.

The discipline of geography provides an important link between the natural and social sciences and can help resolve issues about the environment and sustainable development. An Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to careers in private industry, government, non-profits, research, and higher education. For example, a geography degree will prepare you to become an environmental consultant, work in industry, join or start a non-profit, start a career in international development, or put your education to work in the US Geological Survey or US Forest Service, among many others.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in Geography. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's level programs. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

This pathway fulfills the Dallas College Interstate Passport requirements. The Interstate Passport at Dallas College is awarded to students who have achieved lower-division general education learning outcomes in a set of approved courses that are recognized by all other colleges and universities participating. Please visit the I​nterstate Passport – Dallas College webpage for more information. Certain courses may not apply to the Passport block requirements.  See your success coach for more information.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

 

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

GEOG 1301 – Physical Geography*

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • ARTS 1303 – Art History I * This is a Core course.
  • HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation * This is a Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to major in Geography.
  3. Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Geography.

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.

GEOG 1302 – Human Geography*

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
  • MATH 1314 – College Algebra* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. OR
  • MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of 'C' or higher.

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
  • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course. 
  • AND  PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course.
  • OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1411* This is a Core course.

 

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request a program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
  2. Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 3

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

CORE SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

GEOG 1303 – World Regional Geography* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:   

 

  • ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course. This is not an eligible Dallas College Interstate Passport block course.
  • ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course. This is not an eligible Dallas College Interstate Passport block course. OR
  • PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.

 

CHOOSE ONE:   

 

  • MATH 1325 – Calculus for Business and Social Sciences* This is a Core course.
  • MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods* This is a Core course. OR
  • ELECTIVE – (3 Hours)*

 

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying to your top choice universities.
  2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2022, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a college or university Fall 2023)
  3. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

CORE SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • GEOL 1447 – Meteorology*
  • CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I* OR
  • ELECTIVE* (3 Hours)

CHOOSE ONE:   

 

  • BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I*
  • CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II* OR
  • ​ELECTIVE* (3 Hours)

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 13-15

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60-62 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS​

 

Updated August 8, 2025