1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: This is a foundational course in which you will explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resourcefulness that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

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• Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.

2. English Composition I

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Clear and strategic written communication is a central feature of all careers connected to geography. In this course you will learn and practice reading and writing skills that will be foundational to your future coursework and professional life.

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• Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course. 

3. Research Essentials

• INFO 101 Research Essentials (2 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will help you apply research skills and strategies needed to better access information, evaluate it for credibility, and apply it for a variety of purposes in your life.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network!  In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.  

4. Geography/Environmental Science Course Recommendation

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• GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to describe and explain the distribution of environmental and societal phenomena on a global scale. This introductory course will familiarize you with the various approaches developed by geographers to carry out this fundamental task.

• GEOG 150 Europe, the Americas and the South Pacific (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to describe and explain the distribution of environmental and societal phenomena on a global scale. This introductory course will help you to understand the unique spatial patterns of environment and society in Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Oceania.

• GEOG 160 Africa, Middle East, and Asia (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to describe and explain the distribution of environmental and societal phenomena on a global scale. This introductory course will help you to understand the unique spatial patterns of environment and society in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

• ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to describe and explain the distribution of environmental and societal phenomena on a global scale. In this course you will analyze the way in which social and ecological differences lead to distinct environmental problems around the world.

Action Item: Grade Check

At the end of each quarter complete a grade check. UW requires a grade of 2.0 of greater to count towards the major. With a cumulative GPA in geography courses of at least 2.5, CWU and WWU require a grade of 1.7 or greater in all courses that count towards the major.

5. English Composition II

• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argumentation and Research (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will develop the abilities to conduct rigorous research and share your results with diverse audiences. 

6. Introduction to Statistics

• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The analysis of geographic data very often requires the use of statistical approaches. This course will help you learn basic statistical techniques and prepare you to take later coursework in geostatistics. 

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• Note: The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, the transfer institution/degree that you select, and your math placement guidance. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the relevant 5 or 7 credit course(s) based upon co-requisite options. 

7. Geography/Environmental Science Course Recommendation

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• GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to describe and explain the distribution of environmental and societal phenomena on a global scale. This introductory course will familiarize you with the various approaches developed by geographers to carry out this fundamental task.

• GEOG 150 Europe, the Americas and the South Pacific (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to describe and explain the distribution of environmental and societal phenomena on a global scale. This introductory course will familiarize you with the various approaches developed by geographers to carry out this fundamental task.

• GEOG 160 Africa, Middle East, and Asia (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to describe and explain the distribution of environmental and societal phenomena on a global scale. This introductory course will help you to understand the unique spatial patterns of environment and society in Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Oceania.

• ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to describe and explain the distribution of environmental and societal phenomena on a global scale. This introductory course will help you to understand the unique spatial patterns of environment and society in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

8. Physical Geography

• GEOG 210 Physical Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers need to understand how the physical systems of planet Earth work, as well as how they interact to produce particular natural environments in particular locations around the world. This course provides that fundamental knowledge.

9. World Language (1)

• ASL& 121 American Sign Language I (5 credits)
• FRCH& 121 French I (5 credits)
• GERM& 121 German I (5 credits)
• JAPN& 121 Japanese I (5 credits)
• KREA& 121 Korean I (5 credits)
• RUSS& 121 Russian I (5 credits)
• SPAN& 121 Spanish I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers often need to conduct research in foreign countries, work with speakers of foreign languages speakers, or read important foreign-language literature. This course will help you start to gain fluency in a foreign language. 

10. Social Science Course Recommendation

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• ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must understand the societal processes that produce the fundamental patterns of human activity on planet Earth. This course will provide you with detailed knowledge about how human cultures function and how they are studied.

• POLS& 101 Introduction Political Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must understand the societal processes that produce the fundamental patterns of human activity on planet Earth. This course will provide you with detailed knowledge about how human political systems function and how they are studied.

• POLS& 203 International Relations (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must understand the societal processes that produce the fundamental patterns of human activity on planet Earth. This course will provide you with detailed knowledge about how human political systems interact globally and how these interactions are studied.

• SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must understand the societal processes that produce the fundamental patterns of human activity on planet Earth. This course will provide you with detailed knowledge about how human social structures are produced and how they are studied.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go!  It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.  https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/graduation

11. Human Geography

• GEOG 200 Human Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers need to understand the fundamental processes that affect the spatial distribution of people, wealth, languages, religions, and political systems around the world. This course will provide you with that foundational knowledge.

12. World Language (2)

• ASL& 122 American Sign Language II (5 credits)
• FRCH& 122 French II (5 credits)
• GERM& 122 German II (5 credits)
• KREA& 122 Korean II (5 credits)
• RUSS& 122 Russian II (5 credits)
• SPAN& 122 Spanish II (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers often need to conduct research in foreign countries, work with speakers of foreign languages speakers, or read important foreign-language literature. This course will help you continue to gain fluency in a foreign language.

13. Natural Science Course Recommendation

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• ATMOS 101 Introduction to Weather (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must understand how Earth’s natural systems operate and how they affect the global distribution of environmental phenomena. This course will help you to understand how Earth’s atmosphere works and why it produces different weather in different places.

• GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must understand how Earth’s natural systems operate and how they affect the global distribution of environmental phenomena. This course will help you to understand how Earth’s lithosphere works and why it produces different geological phenomena in different places.

• OCEA& 101 Intro to Oceanography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must understand how Earth’s natural systems operate and how they affect the global distribution of environmental phenomena. This course will help you to understand how Earth’s ocean works and why it differs from place to place.

14. World Language (3)

• ASL& 123 American Sign Language III (5 credits)
• FRCH& 123 French III (5 credits)
• GERM& 123 German III (5 credits)
• KREA& 123 Korean III (5 credits)
• RUSS& 123 Russian III (5 credits)
• SPAN& 123 Spanish III (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers often need to conduct research in foreign countries, work with speakers of foreign languages speakers, or read important foreign-language literature. This course will help you to gain further fluency in a foreign language.

15. Humanities Course Recommendation

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• CMST 105 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers should learn how people from different cultures express themselves and how these self-expressions can be used to better understand different world regions. This course will provide you with valuable strategies for communicating more effectively within and across cultures. 

• ENGL 239 World Literature (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers should learn how people from different cultures express themselves and how these self-expressions can be used to better understand different world regions. This course will provide you with a deeper understanding of how literary production varies between different cultures and societies.

• HUM 215 World Cinema (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers should learn how people from different cultures express themselves and how these self-expressions can be used to better understand different world regions. This course will provide you with a deeper understanding of how film-making varies between different cultures and societies.

• HUM 240 World Religions (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers should learn how people from different cultures express themselves and how these self-expressions can be used to better understand different world regions. This course will provide you with a deeper understanding of how religious belief varies between different cultures and societies.

16. Social Science Course Recommendation

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• ANTH& 106 American Mosaic (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers need to have a nuanced understanding of cultural diversity in the contemporary world as well as the social scientific methods that are used to study it. In this course you will learn about cultural diversity in the present-day United States.

• ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers need to have a nuanced understanding of cultural diversity in the contemporary world as well as the social scientific methods that are used to study it. In this course you will learn to apply various analytical frameworks to the study of human cultural diversity.

• ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers need to have a nuanced understanding of cultural diversity in the contemporary world as well as the social scientific methods that are used to study it. In this course you will learn about the cultural diversity of indigenous people in North America.

• SOC 235 Race and Ethnicity (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers need to have a nuanced understanding of cultural diversity in the contemporary world as well as the social scientific methods that are used to study it. In this course you will learn about the various ways in which race has been constructed, understood, and theorized over time.

17. Humanities Course Recommendation

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• ART 101 Beginning Design (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must often communicate their knowledge using visual representations such as maps or diagrams, and/or oral presentations to live audiences. This course will provide you with fundamental design concepts that will help you to present visual information effectively.

• ART 111 Beginning Drawing (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must often communicate their knowledge using visual representations such as maps or diagrams, and/or oral presentations to live audiences. This course will provide you with instruction and practice in drawing, a skill that will help you to visually illustrate geographic concepts.

• CMST 105 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must often communicate their knowledge using visual representations such as maps or diagrams, and/or oral presentations to live audiences. This course will provide you with valuable strategies for communicating more effectively within and across cultures.

• CMST& 220 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must often communicate their knowledge using visual representations such as maps or diagrams, and/or oral presentations to live audiences. This course will provide you with valuable practice presenting oral information to a range of audiences.

18. Natural Science Recommendation

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• ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers often study the ways in which human societies interact with their natural environment to produce environmental problems. In this course you will learn about the most widespread and consequential of these environmental problems around the world.

• GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers often study the ways in which human societies interact with their natural environment to produce environmental problems. I In this course you will learn about environmental hazards resulting from resource use, waste disposal, and other human activities in particular environments.

• ENVS 150 Environmental Issues (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers often study the ways in which human societies interact with their natural environment to produce environmental problems. In this course you will work through the arguments surrounding many of our contemporary environmental problems.

19. Social Science Recommendation

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• ANTH 107 Archaeology of Ancient Civilization (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to think carefully about the validity of social scientific information as well as the ethical implications of using it. In this course you will learn how anthropologists use non-destructive methods to build valid knowledge about ancient societies.

• INTS 164 Border and Genocidal Conflicts in the Modern World ( 5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to think carefully about the validity of social scientific information as well as the ethical implications of using it. This course will help you to understand how the global community gathers and uses information about genocides.

• SOC& 201 Social Problems (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geographers must be able to think carefully about the validity of social scientific information as well as the ethical implications of using it. In this course you will learn how sociologists construct knowledge about deviant social behavior.

Total Credits 90