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| B.A. in Geology |
B.A. in Geology The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program provides the student a broad foundation in geology with a specialization in at least one other field through the minors program. The minor chosen by the student requires a minimum of 15 credit hours in one discipline. The B.A. program offers additional opportunities for the student to diversify through geology and technical electives. The B.A. degree offers more flexibility than the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program in terms of allowing a program of study which combines geology with subject areas such as geophysics, history, journalism, political science, mathematics, biology, business, computer science, education, medicine, physics, or other areas. In addition, the mathematics and physics requirements are less rigorous than the B.S. degree program. The B.A. program meets the needs of many students who plan to use geology as a basis for careers in law (environmental, oil, gas, etc.), medicine, technical writing, teaching at pre-college level, environmental journalism, resource-related sales and marketing, to name only a few possibilities. With a judicious selection of electives, the B.A. degree may conceivably be a starting point for further graduate education in geology or geophysics. However, the B.S. is far more appropriate for this goal. Because of the great flexibility of this program, it is important to speak to a departmental advisor as soon as practicable. In any case, electives must be chosen in consultation with an advisor. |
