Domestic employment opportunities will be primarily in geological engineering, environmental geology, water resources, computer application to geology, mineral or energy exploration and development.
Careers also exist in education, and with local and federal government agencies.
The geological sciences often appeal to those who enjoy outdoor field studies as well as indoor laboratory investigation. Majors may transfer into a four year baccalaureate program with the essential preparation necessary to succeed in undergraduate as well as post graduate study. The study of Geology also offers the non-science majors an opportunity to fill Physical Science requirements as well as to gain a better understanding of their natural environment. Lab 1 Chemistry 4 Total Credit 16 Third Semester Religion 2 General Education 6 Electives 4 Geol 251 Mineralogy 4 Total Credits 16 Fourth Semester Religion 2 General Education 6 Electives 4 Geol 252 Petrology 4 Total Credit 16 General Education Requirements For a complete explanation of the General Education requirement. A strong background in mathematics is required in all physical sciences.