B.S. Geology
Majoring in Geology prepares students for further graduate work in the geosciences, as well as careers in the environmental industry, petroleum, mining, government, or education.
Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science
The Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science encompasses interdisciplinary teaching and research programs in geomicrobiology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, igneous petrology, isotope geochemistry, low-temperature geochemistry, geophysics, mineralogy and crystallography, mineral surface geochemistry, paleobiology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, structural geology, tectonics and volcanology.
Undergraduate Research at Miami
Majors
B.S. Environmental Earth Science
The major in Environmental Earth Science is designed for students interested in Earth systems and processes and in applying geoscience pursuits to environmental issues, problems and solutions.
Minor
The Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science offers a minor in Geology. As with all minors, this will satisfy the Miami Plan Thematic Sequence requirement. You are welcome to explore many possible themes for this minor covering various aspects of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Graduate Programs
Miami's Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science offers three programs for advanced study (Ph.D., M.S., and M.A.).
I entered the Environmental Earth Science major unsure of my career path, but with the help of dedicated faculty, I found an interest in environmental research. Within my first year, I joined a research lab, which led to several awards, conference presentations, and manuscript publications. The specialized coursework and ongoing support within the department helped me pinpoint my career path, and I am confident the skills I have gained will lead to a successful future.
Audrey Allen '25
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Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science
118 Shideler Hall
250 S. Patterson Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056
