The earth we live in has been found to be a delicate system in which the use of natural resources by humans is affecting the total ecosystem. Knowledge of the distribution and nature of different societies around the globe is basic for the modern world. The advancement of societies depends on the wise use of natural resources made available to us from the earth and on the understanding of their global distribution. As the economies of different countries become more interdependent, the knowledge of geology will become very important.
Geology is very important for oil and mineral exploration and in environmental work.
A major in geology can lead to career as a geologist, a meteorologist, an environmental scientist, an industrial analyst, an intelligence agent, a teacher or a college professor. Recent graduates have found careers in petroleum industry, in school districts as teachers and in environmental organizations. Many graduates have pursued advanced degrees and those Centralians with doctoral degrees are teaching at prestigious universities both in the U. S. and abroad. The faculty in the Department possesses outstanding academic credentials and years of experience as educators, researchers and professional leaders. Their specialties include geology, geomorphology, urban planning, water resources and environmental science.