Overview

What You'll Learn

At Western Carolina University, geology is an interdisciplinary field-based science. The Bachelor of Science in Geology core courses and concentrations give students a solid foundation in the geosciences. Core courses include Methods in Geology, Soils and Hydrology, and Structural Geology. The degree offers three career-focused concentrations: environmental hydrology, solid earth and interdisciplinary. The interdisciplinary concentration is ideal for students who wish to double major and enjoy flexibility in their course load. All students complete a capstone course such as a research project, senior thesis or senior research seminar. Many students choose to get involved with the WCU Geology Club, a student-run organization that puts on geology and outdoor-related events such as river cleanups and research and recreational trips.

Where You'll Go

Western Carolina University Geology graduates either go directly into the workforce or continue their education in graduate school. Their interdisciplinary perspective prepares them for a variety of career occupations, including educator, geologist, researcher and planner. Places of employment can include state agencies and federal government, schools and universities, the mining and petroleum industries, environmental consulting firms, and environmental policy groups. Graduates who continue their education often study fields as diverse as planetary geology and marine sciences. The job outlook for geologists is positive and reflects increasing career opportunities in environmental geology and hydrogeology.

Programme Structure

Geology curriculum include:

Historical Geology

Health and Wellness/Nutrition, fitneess, Wellness

Trigonometry

Sepech Communication

Humanities
Soils and Hydrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

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Any fall applications submitted or completed after February 2 will be considered on space available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Your application to WCU begins with a strong academic record. We particularly look for:

Competitive Coursework
Competitive Grades and Class Rank (if Applicable)
Competitive Sat I or Act Scores
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5569 USD / year

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Out-of-State

5569 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

3569 USD / year

≈ 3569 USD / year

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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What You'll Learn

Where You'll Go

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Cullowhee

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