What You’ll Learn
Our students may find themselves exploring for oil or predicting natural hazards or working with engineers to build a new highway. All of this is built on a fundamental understanding of how the Earth works, and how humans interact with it.
A minor in geology gives students skills they can apply in a variety of fields from geochemistry to paleontology to archaeology.-
Curriculum
You will gain a solid foundation and have the opportunity to engage in a variety of experiences outside the classroom. Whether it's a student-designed research project and presentation at a national conference, or an internship here or across the country, you will begin building your career here.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
Undergraduate Admissions -
Undergraduate Research
Discover the Earth and tell your story to other professionals from around the world. This is an experience that all of our students have an opportunity to participate in with a faculty mentor. -
Career Outlook
Job opportunities for geologist are very strong and continue to grow at an above average rate with median salaries well above the national average. Our program is designed to prepare you for licensure as a professional geologist.
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Come for a Visit
We offer tours all year long, but February and March are our busiest months.
Schedule a VisitStudying Geology Opened the World
"Studying geology at Brockport was a wonderful experience. I will always remember unearthing an Allosaurus tooth while on my internship in Wyoming, and flying across the country to present my senior research project at the Geological Society of America in Vancouver, British Colombia."
Ben Seiderman ’15