Major code BS5025

College of Arts and Sciences   
Geological Sciences Department  
Clippinger Laboratories 316
Athens, OH  45701
Phone: 740.593.1101
geological.sciences@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/cas/geology

Alycia Stigall, Chair
stigall@ohio.edu
Keith Milam, Advising Coordinator
milamk@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The preprofessional program in environmental water resources is designed to provide you with broad training for careers in many aspects of environmental science. In many areas, you should anticipate further training at the graduate level. Consult with the undergraduate advisor in the Geological Sciences Department before planning your schedule of coursework.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates with a degree in Geological Sciences – Environmental Water Resources are prepared for a variety of career paths. Students can pursue positions with employers in the petroleum industry, state, and national government agencies, research laboratories, state highway departments, mining companies, civil engineering firms, surveying companies, consulting firms, museums, public and private K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, etc. Students are also adequately prepared to pursue graduate work in their field of interest.

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