Bachelor's Degree in Geology
Discover Earth materials and processes, as well as the exploration for energy, mineral, and water resource, as part of understanding and protecting the environment.
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Bachelor's Degree in Geology
B.A. or B.S. in geology; exploration and environmental geophysics minor
At its core, geology is the study of the physical aspects of the Earth, particularly its composition and structure. Geologists study the processes that have shaped our dynamic planet, both past and present, using chemistry, physics, math, biology, history, logic and art.
The K-State difference
At K-State, geology majors may earn either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts. Additionally, the geology department offers a dual degree with the civil engineering department and collaborates with the College of Education to offer an earth science option for high school teachers.
Geology faculty maintain active research programs in a wide range of geoscience subdisciplines, including chemical hydrogeology, petroleum geology, volcanology and many others. Upper-level undergraduates will find ample research opportunities, which may include presenting research results at appropriate conferences.
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More than 20 departmental scholarships are available to students, including several that may be awarded to incoming freshman. Scholarship funding for geology majors and geology students averages nearly $100,000.
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