Geology
The Geology Program in the Department of Geography/Geology at UNO is dedicated to educating students in the Geological Sciences. This program not only prepares students for a variety of geoscience careers, but also provides a broad education in the Arts & Sciences, which prepares students for careers in other fields and areas.
Other Information
All coursework taken for a Geology major or minor must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Geography majors pursuing a minor in Geology or Geology majors pursuing a minor in Geography may not use more than 3 credits of 3000-4000 level GEOG/GEOL courses toward both programs.
For the GEOL BS/BA and ENVN minor, no 3000/4000 level courses may overlap.
Environmental Studies - Earth Sciences majors and Geology minor: GEOL 1170 and one 2000-level or higher course may count toward both programs.
Environmental Studies - Earth Sciences majors and Geography minor: only one upper-level GEOG/GEOL course may count toward both programs.
Student Groups
University of Nebraska-Omaha Geoscience Society (UNOGS)
Contact
260 DSC
402.554.2662
Website
Graduates from UNO’s Geology Program will be well-prepared to enter the workforce and pursue a career in the geosciences field. This could include working in the environmental geology and environmental engineering field, the exploration for energy and mineral resources, the policy and education areas, as well as being prepared to continue on to graduate school. Because our graduates are educated in the broad sciences as well as Geology, they are also uniquely qualified for careers outside of traditional fields (for example, environmental law, administrative positions in science related organizations, K-12 education, etc.).
- Environmental Consulting and Engineering Firms
- Groundwater Management
- Petroleum Exploration
- Geology/Earth Science Education
- Mineral Exploration
- Natural Resource Management
- Museums/Curation of Fossils
- National Park Education or Research