Geology (BS) - Quantitative Geoscience
Program Overview
Geology (BS) - Quantitative Geoscience
Program Overview
App States Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geology - Quantitative Geoscience is a program that allows students to take a quantitative deep dive into the geological sciences. This includes the study of Earths interior, plate tectonics, minerals, geologic time, crustal deformation, earthquakes, and more.
Career Opportunities
This degree is ideal for those wanting to focus on careers in the environmental field, geophysics, resource industries, and oil and natural gas exploration. App State Geology graduates have the field skills, core geologic knowledge, and credentials to obtain a Professional Geologist license (PG), an essential certification for many jobs in the field of geology, especially those in the environmental industry.
Courses
- Students pursuing this major explore:
- Engineering Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Global Biogeochemical Cycles
- More
Minors
A minor is optional. Most students pursue a minor in:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
Transferring Credits
App State has a credit transfer process, and students can use the Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool to determine how their courses may transfer.
Related Programs
- Geology (BS) - Environmental Geology
- Geology (BS) - Paleontology
- Geology (BS) - Earth/Environmental Science, Secondary Education
- Geology (BA)
General Education
The General Education Program at App State includes courses in history, natural and social sciences, and humanities, providing a foundational skill set that prepares students for any career.
Accelerated Masters
Students can begin their graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn their masters degree in as little as one year.
Careers
Potential career paths for graduates include:
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Geologist
- Environmental Lawyer
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Geo-Technical Engineer
- Hydrologist
- Laboratory Technician
- Materials Analyst
- Meteorologist
- Microscopist
- Mining Engineer
- Oceanographer
- Paleontologist
- Petroleum Engineer
- Petroleum Geologist
- Pollution Control Specialist
- Soil Scientist
- Structural Geologist
- Water Quality Control Technician
Research and Facilities
App State has state-of-the-art research facilities outfitted with modern equipment, providing students with hands-on experience in their field of study.
University Recognition
App State has earned a Research 2 Carnegie Classification, recognizing the universitys high research activity and doctorate production. It has also been recognized as a top five school for innovation by U.S. News & World Report for nine consecutive years and as a Best College for value by Money.com.