Minor in Geology

About

A minor in geology is a great asset to many majors. In the minor, you’ll get a strong introduction to geology. You’ll learn about the Earth, its internal structure and minerals, rocks and volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, continental drift and more. You’ll also study historical geology and earth materials.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Geology Minor

A minor in geology is a great asset to many majors. In the minor, students obtain a strong introduction to geology and learn about the Earth, its internal structure and minerals, rocks and volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, continental drift, and more. Studies include historical geology and earth materials. 

Grade Requirement: ≥2.50 cumulative average, ≥C in required supporting and geoscience classes.

Required Courses
GEOS 100DISCOVERING GEOLOGY5
GEOS 222THE EARTH THROUGH TIME5
GEOS 311EARTH MATERIALS4
Elective-choose from GEOS course list.8-10
Total Credits22-24