Bachelor of Arts in Geology - Earth and Space Science 48 months Undergraduate Program By Western Kentucky University |Top Universities

Bachelor of Arts in Geology - Earth and Space Science

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Geology Program is open and welcome to new and energetic students. The B.A. in Geology has concentrations in Earth Science, and requires 32 hours of geology coursework, 21 hours of supporting science courses, and a minor. In addition to preparing students for immediate employment as geologists, the combination of advanced analytical and applied coursework and experience with modeling will provide a foundation for students who wish to pursue graduate school in the geological sciences. Careers in Geology Students who complete the B.A. degree in Geology at Western Kentucky University will be able to pursue careers that include the following specialties: Environmental Petroleum Earth science K-12 teaching Hydrology Commodity/energy forecasting Students who enter graduate school and pursue an Geosciences at WKU or continue their education by earning a Ph.D. in the discipline at another institution will be able to apply their studies toward careers that include: University Professor Paleoclimatologist Geochemist Seismologist Volcanologist Oceanographer Soil Scientist Environmental Consultant Petroleum Geologist Nano-materials Scientist

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Geology Program is open and welcome to new and energetic students. The B.A. in Geology has concentrations in Earth Science, and requires 32 hours of geology coursework, 21 hours of supporting science courses, and a minor. In addition to preparing students for immediate employment as geologists, the combination of advanced analytical and applied coursework and experience with modeling will provide a foundation for students who wish to pursue graduate school in the geological sciences. Careers in Geology Students who complete the B.A. degree in Geology at Western Kentucky University will be able to pursue careers that include the following specialties: Environmental Petroleum Earth science K-12 teaching Hydrology Commodity/energy forecasting Students who enter graduate school and pursue an Geosciences at WKU or continue their education by earning a Ph.D. in the discipline at another institution will be able to apply their studies toward careers that include: University Professor Paleoclimatologist Geochemist Seismologist Volcanologist Oceanographer Soil Scientist Environmental Consultant Petroleum Geologist Nano-materials Scientist

Admission requirements

6+

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