Bachelor of Science in Geology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

California State University Sonoma

Program Overview

Geology is the study of the materials, structures, processes, and history of the Earth. It advances our understanding of the formation of rocks and minerals and how they can be used to reconstruct the history of the Earth's biological, climatic, and tectonic evolution across the enormity of geologic time. If you have an interest in rocks, fossils, mountains, rivers, the environment, and working outside, the Geology department may be the right fit for your SSU degree. The curriculum emphasizes field-based observation and inquiry. Core courses include Advanced Principles of Geology, Mineralogy, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Sedimentary Geology, Structural Geology, Paleontology, and Hydrology.

Program Key Stats

$20743 (Annual cost)



94 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Mining Engineer/Geologist
  • Natural Resources Program Manager
  • Lands Program Manager
  • Physical Scientist

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