On-Campus
Program
120 Credit Hours
to Graduate
Full-Time, In-State Tuition
$5,010 Per Semester
Free Books
for All Students
Geologic and geographic information and analysis is key to a variety of exciting fields—from alternative energy solutions to natural disasters and hazards mitigation. EKU’s environmental and geology programs emphasize hands-on experience that prepares students to solve real-world problems and lead future generations of environmental geoscientists. Students also have the option to complete a certificate in geographic information systems (GIS) that can give you a competitive edge in fields as diverse as environmental management, criminal justice, health care, and more.
The demand for geoscientists involved in discovering and developing sites for traditional and alternative energy sources is expected to increase due to the need for energy, environmental protection, and responsible land and resource management. Local, state, and federal governments need geoscientists, and many firms employ geoscientists as federal contractors: the US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Land Management, Environmental Protection Agency, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and federal contractor positions in Kentucky.
Employment of geoscientists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Choose between two concentrations that offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Options include:
Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:
You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:
View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.
Learn essential skills for today’s geology careers. Our programs are made up of high-quality courses and taught by experienced professors. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as geographic information systems; structural and sedimentary geology; the ocean world, gold and diamonds; and earthquakes and volcanoes.
EKU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.
Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345
Common Job Titles: geoscientist, hydrologist, surveying and mapping technician, urban and regional planner
Modalities: on-campus
Credit Hours: 18
Common Job Titles: biologist, ecologist, animal scientist, biology teacher
Modalities: on-campus
Credit Hours: 120
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Room 3140
533 John Hanlon Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
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