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Undergraduate Degrees and 未成年人 in Geological Science

Geology is the key to our future

ladbrokes立博中文版 offers four degrees in the geological sciences, including an earth science bachelor’s degree, each of which will get you out of the classroom and into the field. Conduct research with a faculty mentor from the Department of Geological Sciences, tackle real-world problems like hazard analysis and health and safety, and learn how to educate the public and policymakers on issues of vital importance to humanity’s future.

Whether earning a Bachelor of Science in geology or earth science or one of our 未成年人, you’ll acquire the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for most jobs for geology undergraduates and prepare for graduate study at the master’s or doctoral level.

Geological Sciences Program Highlights

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The Richard Enright Field Scholarship

This scholarship supports geological science and earth science bachelor’s degree students conducting fieldwork and research with funds to cover expenses (travel, 住宿及交通). We also partially fund students who attend our six-week summer field camp program.
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最先进的设施

Geological and earth science bachelor’s degree students can take advantage of the Department of Geological Sciences’ specialized x-ray instrumentation, 40 petrographic polarizing microscopes, 四个上层实验室, 两个入门实验室, a computer/image analysis lab and rock preparation labs.
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接受个人职业建议

Meet with faculty regularly to discuss your academic progress, Bachelor of Science in geology jobs you may want to pursue, 研究生院和实习.

小班学习

Our student-to-faculty ratio averages 11:1, which gives you and other Bachelor of Science in earth or geological science students the opportunity to get personalized attention from faculty and collaborate closely with one another.

Bachelor of Science in geology jobs are easier to get when you have connections

For those earning a geological or earth science bachelor’s degree, we offer a range of internship and field study opportunities, providing invaluable hands-on experience and connections when seeking jobs for geology undergraduates.

我们甚至有自己的俱乐部

The BSU Geological Society isn’t just for geological or earth science bachelor’s degree students, but all students interested in the field of geology. Gain additional experience by taking part in the society’s regional, national and international field trips, 以及一系列的社交活动, academic and professional programs for members. You may also qualify for the national earth science honor society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon.

Program of Study for Geological Sciences 专业

在BSU, Bachelor of Science in geology programs are designed to provide a fundamental understanding of earth processes, as well as an understanding of the tools needed for environmental geoscience professions. Our elective courses will prepare you for environmental work related to detecting and monitoring of pollutants, as well as for remediation of affected areas.

These are just a few of the courses you’ll have the option to take:

  • 海洋学
  • 气象学
  • 地球动力学
  • 矿物学
  • 构造地质学
  • 地球系统历史

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Program details from 2022-2023 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

地质科学职业

When it comes to jobs for geology undergraduates, career opportunities exist in federal, state and local government service, and with environmental regulatory agencies and consulting firms. You could pursue jobs and careers 如:

  • 场助理
  • 地球科学家
  • 我的地质学家
  • 环境现场技术员
  • 气象学家
  • 石油地质学家

99%

of our earth science bachelor’s degree graduates are employed after graduation.

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Continue your education beyond your bachelor's degree in geology

Your undergraduate geological sciences degree may provide the perfect steppingstone to advanced study.