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The study of geography encompasses many aspects of the physical and social sciences. Pierce College's geology department offers students a wide range of courses designed to provide an introduction to the complex and fascinating physical and cultural systems of the environment.

Geography courses are perfect for thise planning to major in geography, elementary or secondary education, regional and urban planning's, environmental studies, government, international trade, business, transportation, law, and more.

Transfer Possibilities

Students working toward their transfer degree typically take a variety of courses designed to fulfill the general requirements of most four-year colleges and universities. Students intending to transfer to a four-year college for further training in the economics field are encouraged to work closely with their advisor to ensure they meet the requirements of the college they wish to attend after Pierce.

Geography majors

Students wishing to become geography majors are encouraged to take the following courses at Pierce College:

  • GEOG 100: Intro to geography
  • GEOG 150: Europe, The Americas, and Australia/New Zealand
  • GEOG 160: Africa, Middle East, and Asia
  • GEOG 200: Cultural geography
  • GEOG 205: Intro to the physical environment
  • GEOG 207: Economic geography
  • GEOG 210: Physical geography (lab)

Thomas Broxson
Dean Natural Sciences
253-840-8338 & 253-964-6475
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