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Geology Major
Want to explore how our planet works, study its natural history, and help solve pressing environmental problems?
At a glance
The Geology major offers you both a solid background in science through classroom, field work, and laboratory experience, allowing you to learn in labs and classes that often take place out in the world, giving you hands-on experience that can lead to high-demand careers helping solve problems for the earth and society.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | Warner College of Natural Resources | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Environmental Geology
You’ll develop expertise in near-surface processes that shape the Earth while striving to provide important and sustainable water and critical mineral resources.
General Geology
A traditional, practical, and field-oriented approach prepares you for broad employment opportunities as a geologist in the energy and mining industries, government agencies, and consulting firms.
Geophysics
You’ll get a strong foundation in geology and learn to measure Earth’s surface and explore its interior with additional depth in geophysics, physics, mathematics, and computational skills.
Hydrogeology
You’ll receive rigorous training in water resources and allied disciplines, ensuring that you’re well prepared for a career in this high-demand field.
Some Career Options
The world needs geologists now more than ever to solve critical problems and help make society sustainable. There are career options in both the private and public sectors, including environmental and land management, energy resources, water resources, construction services, critical minerals, spatial analysis and remote sensing, and research.
- Environmental Consultant
- Exploration Geologist
- Geomorphologist
- Geophysicist
- Hydrologist
- Mining Geologist
- Geologic Technitian
- Well Site Geologist
- Educator/Professor
- Well Site Geologist
- Seismologist
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
Carmyn Ginnetti, Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected] or [email protected]
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.