Pre-Geography, A.A. (General Transfer)

General Transfer Notes & Michigan Transfer Agreement

The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below.  The courses commonly transfer and satisfy 4-year program requirements at 4-year institutions in Michigan.  

To ensure maximum transferability of individual courses, all course selections should be based on the degree, major, minor, or academic interest at the 4-year transfer institution students plan to attend. 

Students should research and utilize all transfer resources available to maximize the number of GRCC courses that transfer and apply to their 4-year program. 

Because transferability of courses varies by institution, students should contact the 4-year institution they plan to attend to obtain detailed information about transfer requirements. The 4-year institutions ultimately make the decisions about how each course will be used to meet their program requirements.

GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of courses, which meets all GRCC and transfer institution requirements. 

Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and may be eligible to earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) credential. 

Admission requirements to 4-year institutions and 4-year programs vary. Students should review the specific admission requirements for the institution and program to which they are transferring.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Select coursework as directed below.  Use transfer resources available to select coursework based on the transfer requirements of the bachelor’s degree program and institution to which you are transferring. See the “Program Courses” and  “Program Elective Courses” section for courses that may also satisfy GRCC General Education Courses  Requirements.

General Education Total Credit Hours

30 (minimum)

Program Courses

• GE 132 - Physical Geography Credit Hours: 4
• GE 135 - World Regional Geography Credit Hours: 3
• GE 210 - Cultural Geography Credit Hours: 3
• GE 253 - Geography of the U.S. and Canada Credit Hours: 3

Program Elective Courses

Select a minimum of six (6) courses from the list below based on your transfer requirements. A world/foreign language is often required for a Geography bachelor’s degree. The following GRCC courses are recommended open electives: GE 140  and GE 281 .

• Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3

• OR

• Foreign Language Elective - (min. of 4) Credit Hours: 4
• Open Elective - 3 Credit  Credit Hours: 3

OR

• Foreign Language Elective - (min. of 4)  Credit Hours: 4
• Open Elective - 3 Credit  Credit Hours: 3

OR

• Foreign Language Elective - (min. of 4)  Credit Hours: 4
• Open Elective - 3 Credit  Credit Hours: 3
• Open Elective - 3 Credit  Credit Hours: 3
• Open Elective - 3 Credit  Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

61

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list.  Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed.  If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.