The geological sciences major is designed for students seeking a foundation in the structure, composition and processes of the solid Earth, including such fields as natural hazards, high-temperature geochemistry, geophysics and paleontology. The degree is intended for students seeking a career in the petroleum industry, mining, academia or related fields or those continuing on for graduate work. It incorporates courses in cognate sciences, field experiences and a summer field camp.
Students may also complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.
ALUMNI PURSUITS
Graduates in geological sciences pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of earth science, geochemistry and the environment.
Alumni work at:
- Engineering firms
- Environmental firms
- Petroleum companies
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state agencies
- U.S. Geological Survey and state surveys
- Universities
Alumni work as:
- Development geologists
- Engineering geologists
- Field geologists
- Geophysicists
- Hydrologists
- Petroleum geologists
- Seismologists
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