Geology (GEO)

The geology program at UTSA offers a science curriculum of study and research which allows students to apply for several specialized areas in geology, as well as for positions in education, industry, or government.  

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM: The undergraduate programs is the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Geology, which provides opportunities to prepare for careers in petroleum, mining, water resources, environmental management, governmental agencies, engineering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and natural resources. A Minor in geology is also offered.

GRADUATE PROGRAM: The Department of Geological Sciences at UTSA offers graduate research programs leading to the MS degree. Geological Sciences is the multidisciplinary department of the College of Sciences. Our research uses mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, statistics, and computer modeling to address some of the most challenging interdisciplinary questions about the past, present and future state of the earth system.

What do geoscientist do? Careers in Geosciences

For more information regarding our degrees, please email us at geosciences@utsa.edu.