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DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Physical Sciences 216
Phone: (323) 343-2400
E-mail: geology@calstatela.edu
Website: www.calstatela.edu/dept/geology/

The Department of Geological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with two options: General and Environmental Geoscience. The Department also offers a minor in Geology for students majoring in other fields, as well as the Master of Science degree with options in Geology and Environmental Hydrogeology.

Programs in Geology and Environmental Geoscience develop a comprehensive study of Earth materials, structures, and processes. Environmental Geoscience involves the relationship of geology to human activities. Courses to serve both general and professional interests are offered.

The Faculty

Professors: Kim M. Bishop (Chair), Barry Hibbs. Pedro C. Ramirez.
Assistant Professors: Jennifer Garrison, Andre Ellis.
Emeriti: Ivan P. Colburn, Alan A. Colville, Terry E. Davis, Richard W. Hurst, Robert F. Meade, Gary Novak, Robert J. Stull.

The Credential Program

The Department of Geological Sciences participates in the Bachelor of Science degree program in Natural Science described later in this chapter, which is also approved for the Single Subject Science credential. Interested students should consult advisers in both the Department of Geological Sciences and the Charter College of Education. Refer to the Charter College of Education  section for regulations governing all teaching credential programs.

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