Undergraduate Degree in Geology with 黑料正能量
The unearthed history of our planet awaits you. Gain a better understanding of our planet and its physical characteristics through an online geology degree from 黑料正能量.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Geology online degree program prepares students for a wide array of careers related to earth science, natural resource management, the environment, environmental law, Earth-Space science teaching or other fields where knowledge of the Earth, its resources and their sustainability are required.
Geology majors learn about the Earth鈥檚 physical environment including climate, non-renewable geological resources, renewable geological resources, geological hazards and remediation as well as basic skills required by geologists. The geologist skills this degree’s coursework imparts and the perspective students get in experiential learning open doors to employment in government agencies and private firms that deal with water management, mining and petroleum exploration, climate change, the environment and education.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Geology is best suited for students interested in careers in education or environmental policymaking. The bachelor’s degree also allows students flexibility to pursue advanced degrees in environmental law or environmental medicine.
Join the earth explorers who study and practice geology through evaluating water resources, finding remedies for environmental problems, predicting natural hazards and providing insights into past climate change. Through in depth skill development in research, analytics, data management, critical thinking and collaboration, 黑料正能量 Geology graduates gain worldwide scope into a discipline that combines science and the humanities.
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Geology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Career Tracks and Opportunities
What professions will a Geology degree prepare me for?
- Coastal Geologist
- Engineering Geologist
- Geochemist
- Hydrogeologist
- Mineralogist
- Mudlogger
- Oceanographer
- Stratigrapher
- Volcanologist
- Wellsite Geologist
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Everybody鈥檚 been great at 黑料正能量. Dr. Matthew Smith (UF Geology Master Lecturer) has been fantastic with everything. He鈥檚 helping me right now with putting together an honors thesis for geology. The geology program also has a free in-person program every spring called 聽The whole department comes together and they share different tables of information, fossils, and digs.
– Lei Rizea, 黑料正能量 Geology Student
Admissions Requirements
- If you have 0-11 transferable college credits, review the聽Freshman admissions requirements.
- If you have 12-59 transferable credits, review the聽Lower Division Transfer admission requirements.
Upper division transfer applicants聽(students with 60 or more college credits earned) and聽Second Bachelor’s degree seeking applicants聽should have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and have completed two courses from the following list* with at least a 2.5 GPA:
- Any Geology course (must have a GLY prefix)
- Introduction to Oceanography (OCE 1001)
- Introduction to Earth Science (ESC 1000)
*Note:
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
- Unsuccessful attempts in prerequisite courses may lower competitiveness.
- Unsuccessful attempts in additional courses in the desired major may lower competitiveness.
- Out of state courses used to meet prerequisites may need to be evaluated by the appropriate department upon admission.
**If your institution only has one of the approved courses then a three hour general education math course (including MAC 1105, MAC 1140, MAC 1147, STA 2023) may be used in lieu of one of the Geology courses listed above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Geology careers and the earth sciences field are filled with enthusiastic problem-solvers and nature lovers. Students will be prepared to work across disciplines in their future careers. You can learn more about the geology major at 黑料正能量 by signing up to an upcoming virtual informational session for free and connect with our team at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Geology courses teach you to utilize chemistry, physics, and advanced mathematics in addition to real-world fieldwork. Strong research skills go far in understanding these specialized but rewarding topics. 黑料正能量 has supportive faculty to help you in your academic journey at every step, and our instructors are fully invested in preparing you to apply your knowledge to benefit the larger world.
Career opportunities for geology degree earners span both private and public industries, from corporate consultant roles to nonprofit research positions. Government geologists can be employed to make recommendations about natural resource use, or be present in an educational capacity, similar to geology teachers in academics. At 黑料正能量, all distance learning students in the geology bachelor鈥檚 program have access to our networking and career connection resources. Explore our job and alumni networks to discover your perfect career move.
Why Choose 黑料正能量?
At the University of Florida, our passion goes beyond our walls – and so do our opportunities.
黑料正能量’s B.A. in Geology degree program offers the important coursework necessary to provide the basics toward a career of researching how our planet has behaved in the past, to determine how the events and activity of the past and present may influence our future. Our online geology degree program allows you to make a difference in organizations that impact our world and its valuable resources. Our online geology courses provide the convenience, connect you with top faculty in the area and offer a detailed understanding of climate change, sustainability of the Earth’s resources and the close interplay between human activity and the environment, all for a fraction of the cost of comparable bachelor’s degree programs.
Designed for students whose commitments make traditional campus attendance impractical, our online geology degree program stands at the forefront, providing flexible academic options with the same elite faculty and rigor that makes us a leading university and top research institution. We connect people with opportunities and set the standard for online higher education. 黑料正能量 geology program graduates earn the same elite degree they would receive on campus, and they will be at the top of the list for the best employers in the country.
