The Geology is offered as a major and minor at JMU through the Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences. The Geology program provides a strong theoretical background in geology while allowing the student flexibility in choosing courses to prepare for a specific career in the geological sciences. Geology majors are also able to use geologic data to write interpretive geological reports and histories of regions, solve environmental and economic geological problems, and critically evaluate the theories and conclusions of other geologists. In addition to the concentrations listed above, the department offers course work in Earth Science Education for students pursuing a teaching license. Keep in mind, however, that most professional positions in the geosciences require a master's degree.
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Geology is the study of the earth. The composition, structure and interior processes of the earth are fundamental to all areas of geology. Time and the evolution of the earth and life on earth are unique aspects of science. The study of earth surface processes has recently become one of the most dynamic sub-disciplines. Surface processes are the processes that alter the surface of the earth, produce the landscape, and control the distribution of water and soil resources.