Overview

The department's close relationship with state agencies and the private sector enables many students to pursue internships or part-time employment in geologic and environmental work while they complete their degrees.

The Geology BSc program offered at California State University, Fresno prepares students for employment in petroleum geology, mineral exploration, land-use planning, environmental assessment, hydrology, and engineering geology, or for teaching earth science or physical science at the secondary level.

Coursework and research emphasize field and laboratory investigations of geologic and environmental problems. Our field orientation takes advantage of the university's proximity to the Sierra Nevadas, the California Coast Ranges, coastal California, and the desert provinces.

This unique location gives faculty and students access to an unparalleled outdoor laboratory, all within short trips from the university.

What You Can Learn

Invertebrate structures and development of prehistoric animals

The structure of the atmosphere and humanity's impact upon it

The physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and water in relation to environmental sustainability

Topics in earthquakes, volcanoes, rock and mineral formation, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural Disasters and Earth Resources

Natural Disasters and Earth Resources - Virtual Labs

Historical Geology

Geology Field Trip

Environmental Science

Geomorphology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Geology View 472 other Bachelors in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a Cal State Apply online and pay $55 USD (non-refundable) by credit card or Submit the Paper Application

Official English language proficiency

Original or certificated copies of in-progress or final transcripts

A copy of graduation certificate (if applicable)

Financial document (no older than 6 months) & Affidavit of Support from sponsors showing the amount and source of support for a minimum of one school year of study

A copy of the biographic information/photo page in your passport

Statement of purpose, principal's or teacher's recommendation is encouraged not required

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17400 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

25298 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12649 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

25298 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12649 USD per semester during 48 months.

Non-resident: will be charged Non-Resident Tuition Fee at $420.00 per unit, in addition to tuition and fees.

Living costs for California

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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