Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geology - General Geology Concentration

The B.S. degree has two concentrations: a general geology concentration designed for students who want to take a wider range of geology elective courses and an environmental and engineering geology concentration designed for students who want to focus their geology electives toward applied environmental science. The B.A. in Earth science prepares individuals to work in a wide range of professional public sector service careers where preparation in Earth science and communication of science to nonscientific audiences is a requirement or an asset. This includes the preparation of Earth science teachers. Students planning graduate study in some areas of the geosciences should consider additional courses in mathematics, physics or chemistry beyond those required for the B.S. major. The B.S. degree option requires that each student complete at least 12 credit hours chosen from general geology concentration. After successful completion, students can progress further in their graduate study or further training. Career Opportunities: Earth Science Teacher Engineering Geologist Environmental Geologist Environmental Scientist/Specialist Geochemist Government or Industry Geologist Geological Oceanographer Geomorphologist Geophysicist Hydrogeologist Meteorologist Science Museum Curator Paleoclimatologist/paleoceanographer Paleontologist Petroleum Geologist Soil Scientist.