Monterey Peninsula College
AA in EARTH SCIENCE

Monterey, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Associate of Arts

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Associate of Arts (AA) in Earth Science program focuses on understanding the Earth’s processes, structures, and materials. Students explore topics such as geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science. The program prepares students for further study or careers in the field, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world applications.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles, including environmental consultant, geologist, meteorologist, or roles in government agencies. This program also serves as a stepping stone for a Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines.

Earth Sciences at MPC introduces Geology and Oceanography in one of the most stunning settings to study either. Monterey Bay and the Monterey Peninsula provide world-class examples of processes that shape our earth and oceans. Scientists from around the world come here to study what is happening in your back yard.

Our classes teach global themes using our local examples. These are rigorous classes that transfer to universities. They satisfy GE physical science requirements and serve as prerequisites for more advanced classes in the Earth and Marine Sciences. Earth Science courses focus on using the scientific method to evaluate data, develop hypotheses, and test those hypotheses through further data collection and evaluation. Our courses emphasize learning field methods for collecting data, evaluating that data to understand local geologic and oceanographic processes, and communicating your learning and discoveries with your peers.

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