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Geo Field Camp

Academics in Geosciences

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Turn your curiosity about Earth into a rewarding academic experience. In the Department of Geosciences, you will build a strong scientific foundation through hands-on coursework, field experiences, and research opportunities. Whether you’re pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to investigate Earth’s processes, address environmental challenges, and prepare for a career in geosciences.

Undergraduate programs

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Geosciences

Choose a concentration that fits your interests and career goals.

  • Geology
  • Environmental Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Hydrogeology

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Geosciences careers

  • Economic geologist
  • Environmental geoscientist
  • Geomorphologist
  • Geophysicist
  • Geospatial technician
  • Hydrogeologist

Graduate degree programs

Advance your expertise through research-driven graduate programs, collaborate with leading faculty, and prepare for the next step in your career.

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    Master of Science

    Geosciences

    Build advanced research and technical skills to investigate Earth systems and prepare for careers across the geosciences.

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    Doctorate of Science (Ph.D.)

    Geosciences

    Advance your expertise by conducting original research that expands knowledge of Earth systems and prepares you to lead in the geosciences.

Meet our faculty

Work alongside leading Geosciences faculty advancing discoveries in Earth’s surface processes and systems, geophysics, water, energy, tectonics, geochemistry, and more.

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