The professional extended major in geology (reference number 577) is for students seeking a comprehensive background in the essential content areas within the discipline of geology as defined by the Association of State Boards of Geology. Students who complete this program will be prepared to pass the nationally standardized ASBOG examination, which is one step in the process of achieving professional registration and becoming practicing, professional geologists.

Program Requirements 40 hours

• GEOL 111, 112, 113, 114, 270, 308, 330, 350, 380, 415, 440, 460, 485, 499
• Program Electives 12 hours
• Any 12 hours of approved geology electives

Additional requirements include: MATH 126, BIOL 122-123, 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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