Program Overview

Geology, BS

The Bachelor of Science degree in Geology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is designed to provide integrated and process-oriented curricula, based on fundamental scientific principles and processes that enable graduates to pursue challenging careers and maintain lifelong learning. The program serves majors from geographic information science, environmental science, as well as science students in other fields who are interested in adding to their knowledge of the Earth and planetary system.

Program Details

Persons interested in geology should have a genuine interest in natural sciences, some inborn curiosity to figure "things" out, and, as in any technical profession, a good portion of perseverance and motivation. Many geologists like the outdoors, but a lot of geoscience is done in the lab, on the computer, on board of a ship, or using remotely operated tools such as satellites and the rovers on planet Mars. Because science is also about effective communication, it helps to have a certain talent for technical writing and public speaking.

What Will I Learn

Within this program, you will be provided with a broad background in the natural sciences, typically with an equal foundation in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology, in addition to the geology-specific courses.

What Classes Will I Take

The geology information systems degree requires a minimum of 120 credits:

• 42 - Core Curriculum Program
  • Includes foundational courses in various disciplines
• 2 - First-Years Seminars (when applicable)
  • UNIV 1101 First-Year Seminar I 1 sem. hr.
  • UNIV 1102 First-Year Seminar II 1 sem. hr.
• 8 - Supporting Courses
• 42 - Geology Core Courses
• 28 - Geology Tracks For details on each course, the program follows a structured curriculum that is outlined in the course catalog.

What Careers Can I Have

The career options for geologists are as wide as the field of geology itself, including:

• Corporate (oil, mining, environmental, engineering)
• Nonprofit (environmental, planning, educational)
• Government (local and regional planning, state and Federal environmental regulation and protection, geological engineering, state geological surveys, U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, state parks)
• Secondary education (Earth sciences)
• Academic (community college, college, and university)