Geology Major Guide 2023-2024

Central Arizona College

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.



    Associate's Degree
    An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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  AGEC Requirement
The Arizona General Education Curriulum block for this major is the AGEC-S.

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AGEC-S Course List
  Central Arizona College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Geology.
COURSES  
Calculus IMAT 221
Calculus IIMAT 231
General Chemistry I & LabCHM 151
General Chemistry II & LabCHM 152
Intro Mech & Intro Elect & MagPHY 121 & PHY 122
Introduction to Geology IGLG 101
Introduction to Geology IIGLG 102

Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for Geology
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State UniversityBAESecondary Education (Earth and Space Sciences)
None
Arizona State University - OnlineBSAstronomical and Planetary Sciences
None
Arizona State University - TempeBAEarth & Environmental Studies
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration (Astrobiology and Biogeosciences)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration (Astrophysics)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration (Exploration Systems Design)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration (Geological Sciences)
None
Arizona State University - WestBSEnvironmental Science
No
Northern Arizona UniversityBSEnvironmental Sciences: Environmental Geology Emphasis
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSGeology
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSGeology: Applied Geology Emphasis
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSGeology: Geophysics Emphasis
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSGeology: Paleontology Emphasis
None
University of ArizonaBAGeosciences and Society
None
University of ArizonaBSGeosciences: Earth, Oceans, and Climate Emphasis
2nd Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBSGeosciences: Gem Science Emphasis
2nd Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBSGeosciences: Geology Emphasis
2nd Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBSGeosciences: Geophysics Emphasis
2nd Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBS Planetary Geosciences
None

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