Dec 05, 2025  
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26

Geology Major (GELJ)


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A minimum of 37-38 hours is required for this major.

Select one from the following:


Complete 3-4 hours of electives from the following:


Additional Information


A minimum of a “C” is required in each of the required Geology courses, and a “C” average in all cognate courses.

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement


Students who have chosen the Geology major will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses:

Select one from the following: (3-4 hours)


Computational Tools: Select one of the following two options (4 hours)


Select Either


Additional Information


Some modification of these requirements may be made in consultation with the student’s departmental advisor.

Note:


Geology majors should elect minors in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, or biology. Students electing one of the above minors must still complete all other cognate required courses. Students not electing one of the above minors may elect the group science minor for Geology majors.

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