Geology, B.S.

Are you interested in how the Earth works? Have you always been fascinated by volcanoes, earthquakes, rock formation, and how they shape the Earth? The undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Geology is a rigorous program that is designed to both prepare students for entry into the workforce as practicing geoscientists and to provide them with the knowledge required to pursue an advanced degree. Students enrolled in the Geology program are afforded the opportunity to pursue interests in several areas of specialization, including: petrology, structural geology, sedimentary geology, hydrogeology, soil science, surface processes, climate change, and paleontology. These areas of study are also well represented in the Fundamentals of Geology exam which affords the first step to being a Licensed Professional Geologist (PG) in the state of North Carolina (and others).

A major in Geology leading to a B.S. degree consists of a minimum of 49 credit hours in geology and earth science courses and 18 credit hours of extra-departmental courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics.