Overview

Key Features

The Earth Sciences - Geology program at Central Connecticut State University will prepare students for careers with government agencies; nongovernment organizations such as museums; and in the geotechnical, environmental, mining, and energy industries.

Learning Outcomes

By the time of graduation, students will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

Scientific literacy: Students will be able to identify, analyze, and apply earth science concepts, principles, laws, and theories.
Ability to do science: Students will be able to interpret, analyze, and apply the Scientific Method and other related inquiry related skills, as well as quantitative methods, in the earth science lab.
Communications: Students will be able to use oral and written communication to accurately and effectively convey earth science concepts.
Technology literacy: Students will be able to select and accurately use appropriate tools, equipment, and technologies in the earth science lab.
Research: Students will be able to locate, interpret, analyze, and/or conduct and present earth science research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Dynamic Earth

Environmental Geoscience
The Dynamic Earth Laboratory
Environmental Geoscience Laboratory
Earth and Life History
Earth and Life History Laboratory
Mineralogy
Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
Field Methods in Geology
Geology Specialization
Structural Geology
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Research Methods in the Geological Sciences
Geomorphology

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Britain, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application

$50 application fee or fee waiver

Official high school transcript

High school class rank (if applicable)

Personal essay

SAT and/or ACT results are required for first time students.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26990 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16550 USD / year

≈ 16550 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13050 USD / year

≈ 13050 USD / year

Living costs

New Britain

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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