School of Geosciences
Phone: (405) 325-3255
Email: rfay@ou.edu
Website: ou.edu/geosciences
The School of Geosciences prepares students for success in their professional careers by instilling knowledge, skills, confidence, and the ability to contribute to the wise stewardship of the earth and its resources. The curriculum is taught by exceptional faculty who prioritize providing hands-on learning through labs and field trips. Courses stress the fundamentals of science within a creative interdisciplinary environment with the freedom to specialize in a particular area of emphasis or take a more general approach. The School of Geosciences offers every undergraduate the opportunity to conduct independent research mentored by faculty and has state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories available for students to use in both classes and undergraduate research.
Environmental geology students typically have interests in:
High school preparation should include science and math courses, especially Earth science, chemistry and physics.
The School of Geosciences prepares students for success in their professional careers by instilling knowledge, skills, confidence, and the ability to contribute to the wise stewardship of the earth and its resources. The curriculum is taught by exceptional faculty who prioritize providing hands-on learning through labs and field trips. Courses stress the fundamentals of science within a creative interdisciplinary environment with the freedom to specialize in a particular area of emphasis or take a more general approach. The School of Geosciences offers every undergraduate the opportunity to conduct independent research mentored by faculty and has state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories available for students to use in both classes and undergraduate research.
There are numerous clubs’ paleontology students can be a part of. Check them out:
Environmental geology courses include:
Geology students have the opportunity to study abroad through a variety of programs.
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree.
School of Geosciences
Phone: (405) 325-3255
Email: rfay@ou.edu
Website: ou.edu/geosciences
