Geology Major, BA

(NOTE: Students seeking a BA degree must complete one year college/university study or two years high school study of a single foreign language.)

The BA degree is designed for students planning professional careers in the geosciences and for those preparing to incorporate geosciences into broader careers such as teaching, resource management, environmental planning, business, or law. The BA degree may be an appropriate prerequisite for some graduate programs, but a BS is generally recommended for those in the geological sciences. Election of this major will allow students to choose supporting courses from disciplines such as computer science, mathematics, and physics or other physical or biological sciences, or from disciplines as diverse as anthropology, environmental studies, or geography.