B.A. in Geology at Kent State
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| Degree Requirements,
B.A. in Geology at Kent State |
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| The
Bachelor of
Arts in Geology
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts program in Geology have excellent opportunities for employment in a wide variety of careers where an understanding of natural science is useful or critical in success. Geology can be a strong background for advanced study or career development in areas such as business, city management, regional development, planning, law, journalism, and science writing. The B.A. requirements include courses concerning minerals, rocks, landforms, fossils, structural geology, geochemistry, and field mapping, among others. These courses are supplemented by courses such as introductory chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics. Because this program requires less geology and fewer hours in the allied science fields, it is not designed for those wishing to pursue graduate study or for those who wish geological employment. General Requirements  At least
42 semester credits must be taken in upper division courses
(30000-level
and above). At least
39 semester credits must be taken in Liberal Education Requirements
courses,
and these should be completedduring the first 64 credits of enrollment. At least
121 semester credits of approved coursework must be completed
successfully. GEOL 21062 Environmental
Geology
or GEOL 21080
Oceanography may be substituted for GEOL 11040 with Departmental
permission. Does not requires completion of
GEOL 41092, Summer Field Camp,
although students are encouraged to attend. A 2.00
cumulative grade-point average both overall and in the major, is
necessary
to graduate.
Required Courses
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