Geology - Oregon State University

Geology from Oregon State University is a Campus Bachelor Geology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The geology program in the Department of Geosciences at OSU grants undergraduate and graduate degrees . Majors have access to a dedicated faculty with a variety of skills and interests. Faculty research projects include understanding past climate from gases trapped in Antarctic ice, studying mineral deposits in Montana and Nevada; understanding how rivers move through time; investigating the structure and origin of the mountain ranges; and tracing the eruptive history of volcanoes in the western United States. Students are exposed to the geologist?s real world in many ways. They take field trips sponsored by faculty and by the student-directed Geosciences Club, and they hear from geologists across the country who make scheduled appearances on campus. Geology students enrich their academic experience by attending the OSU Geology Field Camp in the Ochoco Mountains of central Oregon. The geology program is housed in Wilkinson Hall, a well-equipped building for the earth sciences. Laboratories allow students to examine rock, ice, and water samples in detail using a variety of instruments. Career Opportunities The job market for geologists is closely related to concerns for the environment and to world prices for oil, gas, and metals. Geologists are employed by petroleum, mining, construction, cement, ceramic, and chemical companies, and by major engineering consulting firms. Most employment is through environmental consulting firms but state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Mines, the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, and the Corps of Engineers, as well as most states and many large cities, also hire geologists. A master?s degree is required for most professional positions. Some OSU graduates are employed as: Geologists for environmental consulting firms Geotech engineering technicians Geologists in mineral exploration Petroleum geologists Teachers and researchers at universities Geologists in federal and state geological surveys View more details on Oregon State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Geology courses.