Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts in Geology

The Bachelor of Arts in Geology online degree program from UF Online 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.

Program Overview

Geology majors learn about the Earth’s physical environment, including climate, non-renewable geological resources, renewable geological resources, geological hazards, and remediation, as well as basic skills required by geologists. These skills and the geological perspective 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.

Career Tracks and Opportunities

A Geology degree prepares students for various professions, including:

• Coastal Geologist
• Engineering Geologist
• Geochemist
• Hydrogeologist
• Mineralogist
• Mudlogger
• Oceanographer
• Stratigrapher
• Volcanologist
• Wellsite Geologist

Admissions Requirements

Freshman & Lower Division Transfer Applicants

• If you have 0-11 transferable college credits, review the Freshman admissions requirements.
• If you have 12-59 transferable credits, review the Lower Division Transfer admission requirements.

Upper Division & Second Bachelor’s Transfer Applicants

Upper division transfer applicants (students with 60 or more college credits earned) and Second Bachelor’s degree seeking applicants 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)
  • 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.

Why Choose UF Online?

The University of Florida’s online 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.

Tuition & Fees

A UF degree will ignite possibilities and open new horizons on your path. And it doesn’t have to be out of reach financially. Explore our affordable tuition and financial aid opportunities.

Program Details

• Major: Geology
• College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts
• The online Bachelor of Arts in Geology is best suited for students interested in careers in education or environmental policymaking. The degree also allows students flexibility to pursue advanced degrees in environmental law or environmental medicine.