BSc in Geology - Solid Earth and Tectonics in Harrisonburg United States | James Madison University

The solid Earth and tectonics concentration prepares students to explore Earth's development and the techniques used to analyze it. The curriculum equips learners with both theoretical understanding and practical abilities to examine Earth's framework. Career paths may encompass mineral extraction, earthquake research, landform charting, and more.
Geology involves the systematic examination of terrestrial planets' formation, makeup, and developmental history.

This discipline offers diverse applications, ranging from spatial data systems to ecological studies to extraterrestrial planetary analysis. JMU encourages students to extend their learning beyond academic settings through hands-on scientific exploration. Our program supports student involvement in research projects both locally in the Shenandoah region and globally in destinations such as Ireland. With an exclusively undergraduate geology program, our majors benefit from personalized mentorship by distinguished faculty members. The mandatory research component ensures graduates are career-ready, frequently completing our program with published works and public presentation credentials. Our geology students don't just study science—they practice it.