The B.A. prepares you for careers at the intersection of science, social science, and business, from environmental law and resource management to planning and K–12 education.
The B.S. prepares you for careers in energy, mining, water and resource management, environmental industries, and academia.
Two Degree Programs
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Arts program provides a strong foundation in geosciences while developing skills in data collection, analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. The program prepares students for careers that connect science with social science and business.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science program provides a broad foundation in the physical and natural sciences for students who seek immediate employment or post-graduate education in several areas of the geosciences.
The B.S. program offers two options:
- General Option
- Hydrogeology Option
Where Our Graduates Find Jobs
- Oil & Gas
- Engineering Services
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Government
- Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Student Clubs and Organizations
Integrated B.S. and M.S. program (earn both in 5 years)
The Integrated B.S./M.S. Degree Program (IUG) program enables academically superior and research-focused undergraduate students to also obtain an M.S. degree in Geosciences in five years of study. Students who wish to complete the Integrated B.S./M.S. Program in Geosciences must apply for admission to the Graduate School and the Integrated B.S/M.S. program by the end of their junior year.