Study Your World
Uncover the people, places and forces driving our world forward.
Geography is the study of place—examining how physical forces and human activity interact to shape our world. With Owens’ Geography Transfer Pathway, AA, explore everything from climate change to regional dialects and learn to solve real-world problems. You’ll build the skills needed to transfer seamlessly into a four-year degree and launch a career that positively impacts communities, economies and the planet.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Owens is one of only three community colleges nationwide to host a chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the International Geography Honor Society. Our geography students regularly collaborate with the University of Toledo’s GTU chapter, participating in joint events and activities.
Field experiences enrich our curriculum, with trips to destinations such as UT’s Lake Erie Center in Oregon and regional geography conferences. We also bring in guest speakers, including local television meteorologists and geography alumni who share insights from their professional careers in the field.
Award Type
Associate of Arts (AA)
Department
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Required Credit Hours
62-65
The Path Ahead
10-15
Students per class—robust hands-on learning and student support
2
Years of full-time study
Explore the World. Chart Your Future.
In just four semesters, you’ll be ready for a seamless transition to a four-year college or university. You’ll gain essential academic skills through courses in composition, statistics and critical thinking, while diving into human geography to understand cultural and spatial relationships. As you progress, you’ll explore world regions, physical geography and the natural sciences, gaining insight into both human and environmental systems.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), a powerful tool used in mapping, urban planning, environmental studies and more. Engage in creative assignments, such as designing custom Google Maps and exploring real-world applications of geographic concepts through interactive projects and practical exercises.
Finish with foreign language courses, arts and humanities and social sciences—giving you the broad perspective employers and universities value. Whether your goal is urban planning, environmental management or global studies, this pathway gives you the academic flexibility to succeed in a geography-related bachelor’s program.
Program Outcomes
Student will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication in their area or concentration of study.
- Demonstrate their ability to access and interpret information within their area or concentration of study.
- Think critically to anticipate, recognize, and solve problems within their area or concentration of study.
- Add value through service to their community or area/concentration of study.
Career Outcomes
You’ll graduate with the expertise to decode the complex relationships between people, places and environments. Transfer seamlessly to a four-year college or university and pursue careers in urban planning, environmental management, military intelligence or other emerging fields.
From city planning to retail analytics, geographers make an impact everywhere. Start your journey at Owens.
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In Their Words
“People always told me my credits wouldn’t transfer from Owens. I told them that they would, and to just watch. And they did. All of my Owens credits transferred.”
Grace Hansen, Associate of Arts, ’18
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.