Because of the diversity of career opportunities, as well as individual student interest in the geological sciences, a student majoring in Geology can elect either of two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. The Bachelor of Science is for the student who eventually intends to pursue a career as a geologist, usually after graduate study (typically the M. S. degree). The requirements set forth in the Bachelor of Science are those that a student needs for acceptance into a graduate program in geology, as well as those suggested by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. A student electing the Bachelor of Arts may wish to combine geology with expertise in another discipline (major) or plan a career in a field in which geological knowledge would be useful.
B. A.:Geology
B. A.: Earth Science (for teaching certification)
B. S.: Geology
Minor: Geology
Bachelor of Science-Major in Geology: Seventy hours total. Required within Geology: 150 or 100, 200, 210, 240, 200, 310, 320, 400 or 410, 470 and two additional semester hours at the 400 level.
Required outside Geology: Chemistry 121 and at least 15 more semester hours in biology, chemistry or physics and eight semester hours in mathematics or computer science. The courses must be selected with adviser approval. Specific additional courses in geology and in other disciplines are strongly recommended.
Bachelor of Arts-Major in Geology: Thirty-seven hours total. Required within Geology: 150 or 100, 200, 210 and 240, and at least 12 more semester hours. Required outside of the geology department: Chemistry 121.
Minor: Required is Geology 150 or 110 and 15 more semester hours within Geology, chosen in consultation with the geology academic adviser.
Bachelor of Arts-Major in Earth Science: Eighty-three hours total. Required within Geology: 150 or 110, 200, 210, 220, 240, and 310. Required in Education: 103, 104, 120, 307, 308, 342, 238 and 495.
Required outside of Geology: Biology outside of Geology: Biology 200, Chemistry 121, Physics 107 and 200, and Geography 222.
