BA in Geology in Arcata United States | California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt's geology program delivers a comprehensive and challenging curriculum focused on geological principles and field research. Situated on California's North Coast, Humboldt State University offers an exceptional natural environment for examining tectonic activity, seismic events, slope instability, river dynamics, and accelerated weathering. Our program's excellence has earned Humboldt nationwide recognition.

We concentrate on three core aspects to ensure a well-rounded, thorough, and professionally relevant education:

1) Practical field and lab experiences that leverage our geologically diverse setting, fostering analytical reasoning and data interpretation abilities.

2) Intimate class settings with professors devoted to personalized instruction, who focus on your specific academic aspirations.

3) Building connections - as a geology major, you'll join a close community of motivated learners, and as a program graduate, you'll maintain lifelong ties to our extensive network of alumni working across various geoscience fields.