Description
Geography is a unique discipline that serves as a bridge between the natural sciences and social sciences. From this interdisciplinary perspective, geography helps us understand and address numerous contemporary issues. Professional geographers enjoy diverse and innovative career opportunities in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, including urban and regional planning, economic development, environmental planning, natural resource and energy management, weather forecasting and climate modeling, emergency response and homeland security, geographic information processing and analysis, travel and tourism, K-12 and higher education, certified consulting, and many more. Both the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics predict that demand for skilled geographers will grow faster than average over the next decade.

MCC’s Geography A.S. degree program follows the State University of New York’s seamless transfer path and general education framework that outlines the essential knowledge for students during their first two years of study. The curriculum is designed so that graduates will be well-positioned to finish a bachelor’s degree in geography with an additional two years of study at a SUNY four-year institution or at many national and international colleges and universities. Department faculty provide a supportive learning environment where students work closely with professors and peers while enjoying opportunities to learn outside of the classroom.

Program Learning Outcomes
1.Differentiate among the major fields and careers of Geography: Physical Geography, Human Geography, Regional Geography, and Geospatial Technology.
2.Locate political units and physical features important to Geography.
3.Describe atmospheric circulation at various spatial and temporal scales.
4.Explain different types of landforms at various spatial and temporal scales.
5.Explain the economic, environmental, and/or social attributes of place at various scales.
6.Delineate the formal, functional, and/or vernacular regions of the world at various scales.
7.Design an inquiry-based geospatial project that utilizes geospatial tools and the scientific method.

Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
MCC Level 7 Mathematics Placement is needed.

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
MTH 160 Statistics I OR MTH 162 Statistics for the Social Sciences OR MTH 165 College Algebra OR higher*	3-4
GEG 100 Physical Geography I Laboratory	1
GEG 101 Physical Geography I	3
GEG 102 Human Geography	3
GEG 130 Digital Earth	3
First Semester Total:	16-17
SECOND SEMESTER
GEG 110 Physical Geography II Lab	1
GEG 111 - Physical Geography II	3
GEG 200 World Regional Geography	3
GEG 220 Geography of Genocide OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE	3
OPEN ELECTIVE***	2-3
OPEN ELECTIVE***	3
Second Semester Total:	15-16
THIRD SEMESTER
GEG 131 Cartography OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) ELECTIVE	3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE **	3
Any SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION that satisfies the SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION CRITICAL THINKING and REASONING (SUNY-CTRN) competency	3
OPEN ELECTIVE***	3
OPEN ELECTIVE***	3
Third Semester Total:	15
FOURTH SEMESTER
PROGRAM ELECTIVE**	3
OPEN ELECTIVE ***	3
OPEN ELECTIVE ***	3
OPEN ELECTIVE ***	3
OPEN ELECTIVE ***	3
Fourth Semester Total:	15
TOTAL CREDITS:	61-63

*Students not enrolling in the specified courses should select any other SUNY-Mathematics course with a higher number. Students should consult with their advisor to select math courses based on their transfer plan and/or career goals.
**Choose any GEG course that is not already required. Students should consult with their advisor to select program electives based on their transfer plan and/or career goals.
***Open electives may be fulfilled with any credit bearing course. Students should consult with their advisor to select open electives based on their transfer plan and/or career goals.
Revised 10/19/2023