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Geology Majors

Bachelor of Science with a major in Geology

Students pursuing a career in the field of geology or students planning to attend graduate school – earning either a Master of Science in teaching or in geology – should complete the Bachelor of Science degree. Upon completion of the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree, students are eligible to take the Geologist Registrants in Training Exam, which is the first requirement toward professional registration. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this program, a minor is not required for the Bachelor of Science degree in geology.

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Degree Requirements: B.S. – Geology

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Geology

The Bachelor of Arts in geology requires 30 semester hours of geology courses, of which at least 15 hours must be numbered 300 or higher. This degree is most appropriate for students seeking a dual major who wish to have a background in geology to support another major or for students seeking a degree in secondary education. For students majoring only in geology, this Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minor.

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