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Associate of Geology for Transfer

Riverside City College

Riverside, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Science in Geology for Transfer at College of Alameda, A full-time on-campus programme for F-1 students.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Geology for Transfer
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Science technician with USGS
EBMUD or EPA
Geotechnical work
Geology lab technician
Transfer to earth science programmes

Curriculum

Sequence includes introductory
Physical
Historical and California geology
Mineralogy
Calculus and general chemistry
Plus physical geography
Physical anthropology
GIS and Coast Range studies
The AS adds general education requirements.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent
or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof; exemptions listed); passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20; no GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of funds for the I-20; certified English translation of diploma if not in English; transcripts of prior US college work if any

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,336 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Department	Geology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.