Summer Field Camp in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming​ is the six week capstone field experience for the Bachelors in Geology.
Summer Field Camp in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming​ is the six week capstone field experience for the Bachelors in Geology.
Summer Field Camp in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming​ is the six week capstone field experience for the Bachelors in Geology.

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Geology is the science of exploration, discovery, and Earth stewardship. The geosciences address all issues relating to Earth Systems, including the solid Earth, oceans, and atmosphere. The Department of Geology is committed to a mission which integrates teaching, the advancement of knowledge, and public service.

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Geology: A Most Valuable Major

According to PayScale's massive compensation database and job growth projections through 2020 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Geology is the 7th most valuable college major in terms of salary and career prospects.

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KSU Geology Alumnus Sabrina Tucker (BS 2013) was among 79 Woodrow Wilson Ohio Teaching Fellows recently named at the Ohio Statehouse by the Ohio Board of Regents, the Ohio Department of Education, and the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.

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