Program Overview

The curriculum develops the whole student through rigorous, project-based activities that include field, laboratory, classroom, and research experiences to best prepare students for a broad range of geoscience-related career opportunities. The program offers a Bachelor of Science in geology with either an environmental emphasis or a traditional geology degree, as well as a geology minor.

Why Study Geology at Grand Valley?

• Students are immersed in a community of accomplished faculty members and engaged students, complemented by invaluable learning experiences outside the classroom.
  
• Students often conduct field studies and educational research where they can apply their earth science knowledge in real-world situations.
  
• Individually mentored educational, curriculum, or geologic research opportunities are available to undergraduate students.
  
• Students routinely attend and/or present their work at national, state, or regional professional meetings.
  
• Student-run clubs meet regularly and organize events, including speakers and field experiences that build networking, industry knowledge, and real-world experiences.
  

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