Geography

Are you fascinated by the natural features of the earth’s surface and the human societies that live in its many regions? The Aims associate degree in geography gives you a solid foundation for earning a four-year geography degree at a college or university. 
 
Geography is the scientific study of the physical features of the earth’s landforms, its atmosphere and climate, and the effects of human activity including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.
 
Earning a geography associate degree at Aims allows you to earn a bachelor’s degree while paying less in tuition. Thanks to a statewide agreement between community colleges and universities, upon completion of your associate degree at Aims you can transfer to any participating four-year public university in Colorado as a junior and earn your bachelor’s degree in geography. Taking your general education degree requirements at Aims instead of a four-year institution can save you considerable cost. 

At Aims, your instructors, Pathway Advisors and coaches at the Aims Transitions Center will work together to guide you through the transfer process.

Are you excited to study the structures of power and governance and their effects on the world? Explore your options for earning a geography degree at Aims.

In the Aims geography program, you’ll study an exciting array of subjects that will help you hone your career path. You’ll master skills that will prepare you for continuing your studies in a four-year program and beyond, including:

• GIS technology for creating and analyzing maps
• Typology
• Data collection and evaluation
• Memorization
• Identifying regions, countries and cities
• Analyzing different perspectives 

Studying geography will help you evaluate and understand current events and the many different cultures of the world. You’ll learn how you are part of a global community and of history as well as important skills that employers seek such as critical thinking, effective written and oral communication, teamwork and collaboration.

General education and elective courses will round out your degree requirements. Getting your general education requirements at Aims is beneficial not just in terms of lower cost, but also in smaller class sizes and one-on-one support from instructors who are dedicated to teaching.