Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Geology] From California University of Pennsylvania

The geology program provides opportunities to learn geological principles and historical perspectives, become familiar with methods of geological research, acquire lab and field experience, and obtain analytical skills necessary to work independently or as part of a team. Students are prepared for careers working at geological field sites related to resource extraction or environmental remediation, or in geological and engineering laboratories and businesses. While part-time students may take longer, full-time students should expect to complete the program in four years.??Geologists are critical to the identification, mapping and extraction of both energy and mineral resources. Geologist work in a variety of environmental roles, including regulatory and research agencies, and private consulting firms. They are also integral to developing remediation strategies for impacted lands and water, as well as land development for new construction.?The goal of the geology program at Cal U is to develop conscientious, analytical and professional geologists who are ready for entry-level positions in environmental, energy or engineering fields or for admission into a graduate program in geology. Students take classes from a broad range of sub-disciplines in order to prepare for professional licensure and a diversity of potential career paths.?Cal U's geology curriculum focuses on the Earth and its development, as well as how humans interact with our environment. To complement classroom experience, students participate in field trips and field courses. Faculty members conduct one- to three-week excursion-based courses that have taken students to such diverse sites as the Great Smoky Mountains, the Outer Banks, the Adirondack Mountains and the coast of New England, as well as distant locations such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks, and the Cascade Range. Geology students also travel with professors to? research institutions, conferences and governmental agency headquarters.?