Geoscience is a diverse field which focuses on the study of the Earth and other planets and how these systems evolve through time. Geoscientists apply principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics to understand the evolution of earth history. Geoscientists are employed in energy, engineering, and environmental companies, state and federal agencies, and in education, law, and business. The undergraduate program offers a B.A. in geosciences – geology concentration – and three concentrations in the B.S. degree: geology, geophysics, and environmental geology. Capacity in upper-division GEOL, GPH, and GCH courses may be capped due to limited departmental resources. The residency requirement for the major is 12 hours. The geology program leading to the B.A. degree provides a broad liberal arts background and basic training in the principles of geosciences. The program is designed for students with strong interests in earth processes and the history of nature's initiation of and response to continuous change. Successful B.A. graduates have pursued careers in teaching, business, and government agencies, and others have pursued advanced degrees in law, business administration, and environmental sciences. Students interested in professional employment or graduate degrees in geology should complete the B.S. degree program. Students are required to earn at least a C in all major, minor, and adjunct courses. Successful completion of adjunct courses with a C or better is required before upper-division geosciences courses may be taken. Students may choose any minor approved by the university.