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Geology - BA, BS


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Department of Geosciences

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  • For more information about Geology, see the Geosciences Department.
  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to  to check student-specific program progress.

 

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
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NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is  and either  or  .
Please meet with your advisor to complete your specific four year plan.

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.5 GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

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Spring Semester

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       or    or    
           
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

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 or    or          
           
           
  3     3  
  3     3  
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

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Spring Semester

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      GEO 5XXX Geology Elective   
GEO 5XXX Geology Elective 3    or GEO 5XXX Geology Elective  or  or 3  
  3   Elective 3  
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

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       or GEO 5XXX Geology Elective  or  or 3  
  3     3  
Elective 6   Electives 3  
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Summer Semester

 Fall Semester

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Graduation Requirements:

Students must complete the Minimum University Graduation and . 

  •  in conjunction with  will fulfill the Integrated Studies requirement.
  •  will fulfill the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement.
  •  will fulfill the Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement.
  •  and  will fulfill the Communications Literacy requirement.
  • Three credits of approved courses in: , , ,  and .

Students must also complete the . 

  •  and  will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement.
  •  will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement.
  • Two credits of approved 3000-level or above courses in:  and .

Students must receive a grade of C- or higher in GEO courses for them to count toward the major.

Geology Core Requirements


Geology Major Requirements


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