Why Choose an Online Geology Degree?
The unearthed history of our planet awaits you. Gain a better understanding of our planet and its physical characteristics through an online geology degree from UF Online.
- College
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Degree Type
- Bachelor of Arts
- Diploma Title
- Bachelor of Arts
With a major in Geology - Transcript Title
- Bachelor of Arts
Major Geology
Our Bachelor of Arts in Geology degree program prepares students for a wide array of careers related to earth science, natural resource management, the environment, environmental law, Earth-Space science teaching or other fields where knowledge of the Earth, its resources and their sustainability are required.
Geology majors learn about the Earth’s physical environment including climate, non-renewable geological resources, renewable geological resources, geological hazards and remediation as well as basic skills required by geologists. These skills and the geological perspective open doors to employment in government agencies and private firms that deal with water management, mining and petroleum exploration, climate change, the environment and education.
The Bachelor of Arts in Geology is best suited for students interested in careers in education or environmental policymaking. The degree also allows students flexibility to pursue advanced degrees in environmental law or environmental medicine.
Join the earth explorers who practice geology through evaluating water resources, finding remedies for environmental problems, predicting natural hazards and providing insights into past climate change. Through in depth skill development in research, analytics, data management, critical thinking and collaboration, UF Geology graduates gain worldwide scope into a discipline that combines science and the humanities.