NOTE:  Requirements may vary based on the year of your acceptance into the program.  Please see the official University Bulletin for specific requirements.

Both the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees are granted through Indiana University. The degrees differ in some coursework requirements; students should consult with our academic advisor about which degree to pursue.

The Bachelor Degree in Geology gives a student a solid, interdisciplinary background in the sciences. Students use a foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and math to understand earth systems and earth processes. Physical Geology (G110) and Mineralogy (G221) are the typical gateway courses.

• Many of our bachelor degree majors complete individual research projects with a faculty member as one option within the degree requirements.
• Class sizes in our upper level courses are small, typically between 10-15 students.
• Majors have access to our computer lab, teaching classroom, and research facilities when necessary for completing course work.

Many students enter college unfamiliar with geology or earth sciences, typically because they had little exposure in high school. If you are interested in learning more about geology, any of our 100-level courses will give you an overview of many aspects of our science. Typically one third of our graduates attend graduate school while the remainder enter the workplace upon graduation. Many of our alumni are employed across Indiana; for more information see our career page.

If you are interested in either the BA or BS in Geology, you can contact the Undergraduate Advisor for questions about these undergraduate degrees. To avoid problems in course scheduling or sequencing, you should talk to an Earth Sciences advisor before deciding to take courses towards our major.