地质学学士

地质学学士学位旨在让学生对地质学有全面的了解，并拥有坚实的文科基础。它适合计划在高中教授地球科学的学生和/或对科学新闻，城市规划或环境法等职业感兴趣的学生。许多学生将地质学学士学位与另一个或两个文科专业相结合。
Geology is the study of the Earth, the forces that shape it, and what these physical changes over billions of years can tell us about the future. Geologists research natural hazards like volcanoes, earthquakes, and floods to help predict and prevent them, work that is integral to the development and construction of buildings, highways, and tunnels. They study the natural resources that power the modern world – from fossil fuels like petroleum to the rare earth metals used in smartphones and tablets. And they study natural wonders like the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls to understand the formation of continents and oceans, using geological history to gain insight into problems such as climate change and water pollution. Geology and Environmental Resources majors are involved in a lot of fieldwork, so if you enjoy science and like to travel, hike, and spend time outdoors, one of these could be the program for you. The Bachelor of Arts in Geology has a strong liberal arts component and is better suited for students planning to teach earth science at the high school level, or who want to double major in another subject, like journalism or engineering.