{"id":75,"date":"2015-07-28T17:34:34","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T17:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=75"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:42:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:42:17","slug":"geology","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/geology\/","title":{"rendered":"Geology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Geology<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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What lies beneath Earth\u2019s surface?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How do earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, climate change, and erosion shape our planet? Major in geology at the University of Mary Washington and you\u2019ll study our world\u2019s past with an eye on the future. UMW\u2019s location near the Rappahannock River \u2013 between the Chesapeake Bay and the Shenandoah Valley \u2013 is a prime spot for fieldwork, and our proximity to D.C. and Richmond allows our majors to gain practical experience through internships. Explore courses that interest you most and conduct original research as you prepare to tackle tomorrow\u2019s challenges. Our strong liberal arts program will help you develop the skills to begin your geology career or pursue an advanced degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Awarded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students majoring in Geology who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science and Geology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Geology majors build on the principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics in their quest to understand our planet. Combine coursework in hard-rock geology, surficial processes, hydrogeology, oceanography, watershed management, soil science, climate change, energy resources and more with practical research and internships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Job opportunities for geoscientists<\/a> are increasing, with an expected growth between 2021 and 2031 of 15 percent. Possible career paths include industry, environmental consulting, teaching, government, or nonprofits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, UMW geology and other environmental sciences majors have participated in internships with the City of Fredericksburg, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Friends of the Rappahannock, Marstel-Day LLC, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Greenpeace, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n

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