Geology, BS
Studying the Earth and its processes.
Students receive a broad background in the Earth sciences and select one of five specialty concentrations.
This is a Green Leaf program.
Program Highlights
Mason undergraduates have internships at local government agencies such as the US Geological Survey and the Smithsonian Institution.
Students have the opportunity as upper level students to mentor lower level students by joining the Learning Assistant program. Students may also join the Honors Program.
Faculty have research projects around the world including Europe, Peru, India, West Africa, and many more exciting locations.
University Catalog
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Career Paths
A degree in Earth Science from George Mason University will open doors to many exciting, essential careers such as environmental scientist, resource extraction, geological hazard management just to name a few.
Our graduates have gone on to graduate school at leading institutions across the country and internationally.
Research Opportunities
Mason faculty are actively conducting research in the rock record, coastal processes, structural geology, paleontology and more.
Undergraduates play a vital role in this research, working directly with faculty members and graduate students on their research projects. Many Mason Geology Program undergraduates present research at local, regional, national and international scientific conferences. Several have also published their work with Mason Geology Program faculty.
Concentrations
The concentrations in Earth Surface Processes, Environmental Geoscience, Geology, and Paleontology are solely offered by the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences. The concentration in Oceanography and Estuarine science is offered jointly with the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, where specific advising is also available.