The B.A. degree provides a broad, flexible program to meet personal educational goals and interests that include future technical or teaching careers. Because geology continues to become more integrative, technical and global in its approach, both the B.A. and B.S. degree programs encourage students to develop basic proficiencies in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology, and effective oral and written communication skills including computer literacy.

Requirements for a Major in Geology for the B.A. degree: Catalogue Year 2006-2007      

49-52 hours. Core requirements: GLY 101 or 120 (with GLYL 120), 135 or 150, 171,172, 201, 310, 489, 495, CHM 101, MAT 111-112 or 115 or 161. In addition, students must complete 15 hours of electives selected from any 200 level or higher course in geology, 10 of which must be from courses above the 299 level. GLY 200 and 220 may not be used for elective credit.

A "C" (2.00) or better average is required on all courses taken within the department and a "C" (2.00) or better average on all required courses above the 199 level in the department.

Computer Competency Requirement: To satisfy the computer competency requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in geology a student must successfully complete GLY 201.

Oral Communication Competency Requirement: To satisfy the oral communication competency requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in geology a student must successfully complete GLY 495.