Natural Science: Geology
Associate in Science for Transfer
Program Details
The Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree in Geology is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AS-T degree in Geology are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major. To obtain the AS-T in Geology degree, students must complete the following requirements: 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) - Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. 3. A minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major.
Natural Science: Geology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 53,310
- High salary: 199,260
- Average salary: 101390
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 58,790
- High salary: 178,880
- Average salary: 99240
Hydrologists
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 60,010
- High salary: 139,420
- Average salary: 92060
All Careers in Natural Science: Geology (3)
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 101,390 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 99,240 |
| Hydrologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 92,060 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends.
- Apply the scientific method to analyze geologic structures, processes and issues on a local, regional, national and/or global level.
- Communicate the complexity of the natural environment into its component interconnected systems.
