Geology, Liberal Arts (AS) Colorado Mesa University

Program Description

The Associate of Science (AS) degree is designed for students who intend to continue their education and obtain a baccalaureate degree. The AS is the appropriate choice for students who will take upper division coursework in mathematics, biological sciences, and physical sciences. The degree program includes the Colorado Statewide Essential Learning Core and meets the lower division Essential Learning requirements at most public institutions in Colorado. A number of emphases are available within the AS degree. Students choosing one of these emphases will take courses in a discipline in addition to the Essential Learning core. An Associate of Science (AS) degree with a geology emphasis is offered through the Physical and Environmental Sciences Department. This degree prepares students for employment as geological technicians in government and industry, or for entrance into the geology baccalaureate program at Colorado Mesa University or other four-year institutions. The curriculum includes basic courses in geology as well as Essential Learning courses. All of the geology courses place emphasis on the spectacular geologic features in western Colorado and eastern Utah.

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