The major in geology (reference number 677) is for students seeking careers as a professional geologist and requires a minimum of 40 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. A minor or second major is required. This major provides students with a solid background in all traditional areas of geology for entry-level employment or graduate school. Incoming freshmen are encouraged to take GEOG 175 (University Experience) as preparation for the major.

Program Requirements 31 hours

• GEOL 111, 112, 113, 114, 270, 308, 330, 350, 380, 460, 499
• Program Electives 9 hours
• Any 9 hours of approved geology electives

Additional requirements include: MATH 126, BIOL122-123, CHEM 120-121, PHYS 250-251, CS 230, GEOG 316, 317, 391, and an approved geology field camp or completion of the WKU certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

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