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Overview
The Geology - Geology major at Colorado State University , combined with additional education, provides an excellent science background for other diverse careers, including primary and secondary school teaching, science writing, environmental and resource law, and resource and/or hazards specializations within the construction, insurance, real estate, and securities industries.
The Geology concentration additionally provides a foundational background for graduate education in the geosciences.
Careers
Many opportunities exist for geology graduates in the private and public sectors within a wide range of societally important and satisfying careers.
Environmental management, energy resources, water resource and management, construction services, mining, power generation, computer software, and many other industries employ geoscientists in exploration, development, production, communications, building, management, and research.
Federal agencies employ geoscientists for resource mapping and assessment, oil-gas-coal-groundwater-geothermal resource evaluation and development, resource and environmental water studies, leasing and conservation, resource restoration and rehabilitation, hazards assessment and mitigation, regulatory activities, national defense, and basic and applied research.
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Courses include:
- Mineralogy
- The Solid Earth
- Optical Mineralogy
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Writing Arguments
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 72
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geology Natural Sciences View 839 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 72
Other requirements
General requirements
- All first-year freshman students will submit an application using the Common Application. Your application will be reviewed after we receive all of the required items.
- Transcripts: Submit your most recent transcripts or mark sheets. We will ask for additional materials if necessary. Only transcripts sent directly from the school or stamped and sealed are considered official.
- Personal statement: Your personal statement, commonly called an essay, is your opportunity to help us understand what makes you unique beyond your grades and transcripts. Your personal statement will be reviewed during your admission decision, for consideration for any competitive majors, and for financial aid decisions.
- Recommendation: One recommendation from a counselor or teacher is required.
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31712 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31712 USD per year during 48 months. -
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In-State
12432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12432 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Fort Collins
1210 - 1800 USD /month
Living costs
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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