Overview

Geology program from Occidental College offers you an understanding of the Earth, the processes that affect its surface and interior, its formation and evolution through time, and its function as the physical environment for the living world.

Drawing on the tools of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography and environmental science, you’ll learn through a blend of inquiry-based classroom, lab and field experiences. You’ll also benefit from the unparalleled natural laboratory of Southern California.

Career

As a geology major, you can choose a concentration in environmental science, exploring earth processes and ecosystems to develop the skills needed to analyze and solve environmental problems.

The geology program emphasizes articulating ideas orally, graphically, and in writing, which positions you well for graduate school and many other careers. You might work as an environmental consultant, NASA scientist, teacher, planner, park ranger, or petroleum geologist. Other geology graduates have gone into law, architecture and medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth: Our Environment

Earth and the Human Future

Global Geophysics and Tectonics

Advanced Field Mapping

Petrology

Sedimentary Geology

Earth's Climate: Past and Future

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glendale, United States

Disciplines

Geology View 476 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

Personal essay

Early Decision agreement (if applying Early Decision)

High school transcript

School report

Counselor recommendation letter

Midyear transcript

Midyear report

Letter of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68108 USD / year

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Out-of-State

68108 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

68108 USD / year

≈ 68108 USD / year

Living costs

Glendale

United States

1370 - 2530 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Glendale

Funding

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