BS in Geology Central Michigan University

Program Description

Are you intrigued about how the Earth works? Curious about why earthquakes and volcanoes occur where they do? Wonder about the oceans and atmosphere before life existed on our planet? Or how water flows underground? Or how sand dunes evolve? This hands-on program lets you dig in to study the Earth and prepare for a rewarding, world-saving career as a geoscientist. You’ll acquire a strong foundation of geologic knowledge and skills related to observation, field and laboratory projects, critical thinking, computers, and technical writing that are needed to help maintain the world’s supplies of fresh water, energy resources, and critical metals. The Earth’s future depends on champions and stewards of our planet. Here, you can gain the expertise to be a change agent in today’s environmental movements. This program is unique, with small classroom sizes and a dedicated, diverse faculty team. You'll benefit from upper-level courses with fewer than 30 students. Plus, the ratio of geology faculty to majors is 1:5 and many of our students benefit from department scholarships. Connections with alumni help you find a job and begin your career soon after graduation.

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