BSc in Geology - Geology in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge

This path offers maximum adaptability, equipping students for diverse technical careers in geoscience and further academic pursuits. Students can tailor their studies toward specific geoscience disciplines through carefully selected electives. The B.S. Honors Program is also offered for this specialization. The Department of Geological Sciences emphasizes foundational Earth science education, covering scientific methodology, interactions between Earth systems, and human impacts on these systems. Faculty integrate contemporary scientific challenges into coursework, featuring subjects like natural disasters (earthquakes, wildfires, landslides) and paleoclimatology alongside essential geology and geophysics classes. Many courses incorporate hands-on fieldwork or lab sessions, employing cutting-edge geochemical, field, and modeling approaches. Our goal is to ready graduates for various professional paths, from resource management and education to geotechnical engineering, environmental restoration, energy sector roles, and advanced degree programs.