Do you . . .

• enjoy traveling and working outdoors?
• like hands-on work
• imagine your office at the base of a mountain range or in a pristine river valley? 

Are you interested in . . .

• unraveling the Earth's History?
• understanding why dinosaurs became extinct?
• exploring for mineral depostis or oil and gas resources with state-of-the-art computer technology?
• helping to sustain the world's supply of fresh water?

Then consider a degree in Geology at Colorado State University!

A Geology degree at Colorado State University requires a solid background in basic sciences and mathematics, substantial field and laboratory experience, and training in computer applications and professional communication.

Our Department provides an atmosphere conducive to learning. We pride ourselved in providing our students with a solid foundation and real-world experience in areas such as:

• Fluvial geomorphology
• Geochemistry
• Hydrogeology
• Geochronology
• Mineralogy
• Petrology
• Sedimentology and stratigraphy
• Structural geology
• Applied Geophysics
• Geodynamics
• Hydrogeophysics
• Economic Geology

Where Your Degree Can Take You

Graduates work in a variety of federal, state, and local resource management agencies, nonprofit environmental conservation and education organizations, and private commercial enterprises. Our alumni also go on to graduate programs around the world.

Wondering where a degree in Geosciences can take you? Hear from recent graduates about their experience in the Warner College of Natural Resources and the exciting careers that they found after graduation.