Geological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Geological Science
The Department of Geological Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences. Students can choose from innovative concentrations all of which are built around a core sequence of courses in the department which will give all students in the program a solid background in geology. All majors are required to participate in our field geology courses in Montana and Nevada, or an alternative field geology course as approved by the department chairperson. In addition, the department offers an individualized Study Program leading to a Bachelor of Science-Geological Science (please see the Department Chairperson for further details about this option).
The concentrations in the B.S. in Geological Sciences are designed to prepare students for careers in public policy, environmental geology, teaching grades K-12, hydrogeology, coastal zone management, watershed management, environmental mapping, mineral exploration, site assessment, geological oceanography, or to prepare students for law school or graduate work in geology.
The specific requirements for the concentrations including the major and suport courses are listed on the corresponding flow sheets.
Geological Science Minors
15-18 semester credit hours in Geology courses are required, as approved by the Geological Sciences Chairperson.
Earth Science Minor
15-18 semester credit hours in Natural Sciences are required, as approved by the Geological Sciences Chairperson.
Secondary Education Minor in Earth Sciences
Each student must complete the courses required for a major in Geological Sciences with an Earth Science Concentration previously described.
In addition, minors in Secondary Education must complete the courses listed below.
| American Government Requirement (Choose One) |
| HIS204 |
U.S. History and Constitutional Government (Fall) |
3 |
| HIS208 |
History of American Constitutions |
3 |
| HIS319 |
Development of the American Constitution (Spring) |
3 |
| Education Component (27 Credits) |
| EDU251 |
The Secondary School - History & Thought |
3 |
| EDU252 |
The Contemporary High School |
3 |
| EDU337S |
Secondary School Curriculum Materials and Methodology in Teaching Science |
3 |
| EDU255 |
Instructional Technology for the Secondary School |
3 |
| EDU256 |
The Secondary School: Urban-Suburban-Legal Issues |
3 |
| EDU497 |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Education
(9-12), Earth Sciences |
12 |
| Support Course |
| PSY252 |
Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
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