Guilford College Department of Geology and Earth Sciences
College University
Why pick this one
Guilford College combines geology field study, original laboratory research and international experiences, although its Geology and Earth Sciences major and minor are currently on hiatus.
Best for
- Students interested in environmental geology and environmental consulting
- Students seeking field-based study of rocks, fossils, climate, groundwater, oceans and natural hazards
- Students interested in laboratory research and presenting work at professional conferences
- Students seeking geology-related preparation for graduate study, teaching, museums, law or resource management
Look elsewhere if
- Students needing to enroll immediately in an active Geology and Earth Sciences major or minor
- Students seeking a non-degree geology course provider
- Students requiring a published local service area or emergency availability
Specialties
- A.B. in Geology and Earth Sciences
- B.S. in Geology and Earth Sciences
- Environmental Geology track
- Earth Science minor
- Field-based geology and laboratory research
What makes them different
- Geology and Earth Sciences major and minor are currently on hiatus until further notice
- The A.B. requires at least 48 credit hours and the B.S. requires at least 60 credit hours
- Environmental Geology track supports interests in environmental consulting and graduate study
- Students design original laboratory experiments and present research at professional meetings or national conferences
- Study-abroad experiences have included Bhutan, Australia, Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands, Tanzania, Italy, Germany and Ecuador
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 5800 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410-4108
- Phone
- +13363162278
- Website
- http://www.guilford.edu/academics/departments-a...
- admission@guilford.edu
Services
- Undergraduate geology education
- Earth sciences education
- Environmental geology coursework
- Original laboratory research
- Study-abroad and field-study experiences