Overview

You'll study and interpret the geological record to search for natural resources like gold, coal, oil, groundwater and rock material used for construction work. This major integrates a range of disciplines from field-based studies to more theoretical aspects of rocks, minerals and their behavior during Earth processes.

Geologists are scientific detectives who try to reveal the past and the future of the Earth. If you want to study the dynamics of the Earth we live on, its resources and the most economic and sustainable way to use these resources, you will find the Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology at Lamar University rewarding. Our program facilities include the Lamar Geospatial Center, a lab complete with 21 work stations and an extensive collection research software.

Careers

The geosciences (geology and earth science) curriculum is intended to enable students to achieve success as skilled professionals in the geosciences.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in geology or Earth science successful graduates may find employment in the energy and other resource industries, in Earth system sciences (environmental, atmospheric and oceanographic sciences), in government agencies, and in K-12 teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mineralogy Petrology
Physical Geography and Geomorphology
Structural Geology
Petrology
Special Topic Earth Science: Geomorphology Lab
Special Topic Earth Science: Geophysics Lab
Special Topic Earth Science: Optical Mineralogy
Special Topic Earth Science: Geoscience Seminar
Geophysics
Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
Paleontology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Submit Application. All international applicants should submit online applications through the Apply Texas system.

Submit Official Evaluation of Transcripts. International Undergraduate applicants must have an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work sent to Lamar University directly by the evaluating agency.

Submit Admission Test Scores. International Freshman and International Transfer applicants should have SAT and/or ACT scores issued to Lamar University directly by the testing agency.

Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22856 USD / year

≈ 22856 USD / year
Out-of-State

22856 USD / year

≈ 22856 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10586 USD / year

≈ 10586 USD / year

Living costs

Beaumont

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

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