Geology Major Guide 2025-2026

Geology is the study of the Earth. Geology majors learn about Earth?s formation and properties including chemical, physical, and biological traits. Topics include oceans, atmosphere, climate, tectonics, seismology, paleobiology, and more. Geology students have opportunities to do field work, work on faculty research, and other hands-on experiences. Teaching majors are also available for students interested in certification to teach in earth sciences in Arizona.

Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

Bachelor's Degree for Geology UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Arizona State University BAE Secondary Education (Earth and Space Sciences) None Arizona State University - Online BS Astronomical and Planetary Sciences None Arizona State University - Tempe BA Earth and Environmental Sciences Intermediate Level Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration None Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration (Astrobiology and Biogeosciences) None Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration (Astrophysics) None Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration (Exploration Systems Design) None Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration (Geological Sciences) None Arizona State University - West BS Environmental Science No Northern Arizona University BS Environmental Sciences: Environmental Geology Emphasis None Northern Arizona University BS Geology None University of Arizona BA Geosciences and Society None University of Arizona BS Geosciences: Earth, Oceans, and Climate Emphasis 2nd Semester Proficiency University of Arizona BS Geosciences: Gem Science Emphasis 2nd Semester Proficiency University of Arizona BS Geosciences: Geology Emphasis 2nd Semester Proficiency University of Arizona BS Geosciences: Geophysics Emphasis 2nd Semester Proficiency University of Arizona BS Planetary Geosciences None