The Department of Geosciences offers two majors:
- Bachelor of Science in Geosciences with the following options:
- Bachelor of Science in Geology & Geological Oceanography
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geosciences is designed as a foundation for careers in the Earth Sciences. Six different options (see below) are possible in this major; however, all are built around a suite of six core courses that are mandatory. The material covered in these courses has been identified by Federal Government as a minimum background for geologists. The options offer preparation for and experience in areas where students' interests in specializing may lead them.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geology & Geological Oceanography includes a comprehensive background in the geosciences and a solid introduction to geological oceanography at the world-renowned URI Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO). Highlights of this major include a senior research project to be carried out under the direction of a GSO faculty member. Many students even conduct research on a research vessel. Students completing the B.S. in Geology & Geological Oceanography will be well-prepared to pursue careers in land-based earth sciences as well as oceanography. Students entering GSO as graduate students from this program will have a significant head start compared with those entering from other undergraduate institutions.