Program Overview

The curriculum is broad and rigorous and includes field, laboratory, classroom, and research experiences to best prepare students for a broad range of geoscience-related career opportunities. A Bachelor of Science in geology with an environmental emphasis is offered, in addition to the traditional geology degree. A minor is also offered.

Why Study Geology at Grand Valley?

• Students are immersed in a community of knowledgeable, accomplished faculty members that is complemented by invaluable learning experiences outside of the classroom.
• Students can take part in 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, a rarity among similar programs at other universities.
• Students routinely attend and/or present their work at national, state, or regional professional meetings.
• The student-run Geology Club meets regularly and organizes events such as on-campus speakers, field experiences, and local, regional, and national conferences, which builds on networking, industry knowledge, and real-world experiences.