Overview

The Geology program at Central Washington University includes required courses across the breadth of the geosciences and allows for focused study in Earth structure and tectonics, hazards and resources, Earth materials, or climate and surface processes.

Features

The BA is the most common major for students seeking an endorsement in teaching high school Earth science, and for anyone who is interested in communicating science.
Students who successfully complete the Geology BA and STEM Teaching Program are eligible to apply for Washington State teacher certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geology of Washington

Earth’s Changing Surface

Earth and Energy Resources

Integrated Earth and Space Science

Earth’s Evolution and Global Change

Quantitative Reasoning for Geoscientists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after March 1 will be processed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ellensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

You can apply through the application portal or use Common App.
Pay the $60 application fee.
To complete your admission process, submit your official high school or college transcripts. To ensure that your transcript is considered official, please have it sent directly from your institution.

The admission requirements depend on your cumulative high school GPA and the completion of core classes:

3.0 or higher: You qualify for Guaranteed Admission. This means you're automatically accepted to CWU once your application is complete and CADRs are met. No personal statement or essay is required.
2.50 - 2.99: Alongside your application and CADRs, you may be asked to complete a Personal Statement.
2.00 - 2.49: Alongside your application, CADRs, and a Personal Statement, the university review your application, taking all aspects of your academic experience into consideration.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27041 USD / year

≈ 27041 USD / year
Out-of-State

27041 USD / year

≈ 27041 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7716 USD / year

≈ 7716 USD / year

Living costs

Ellensburg

United States

895 - 1492 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ellensburg

Funding

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