Geology

The Department of Geology faculty members educate future geoscientists through innovative teaching practices and opportunities for significant graduate student participation in cutting-edge research. The focus of The Department of Geology is national prominence in the area of environmental change research.

Admission Requirements

The minimal background for admission without deficiency should include a six-credit geology field camp course and equivalents to courses in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, and any two upper level geology courses. Students should have completed the equivalent of a minimum of six semester courses in introductory chemistry, physics, biology, calculus or equivalents; including at least one semester of calculus, physics and chemistry. All courses should be taught for science/mathematics/engineering majors.

Akron Advantage

A unique combination of initiatives, traits, competencies and past successes at The University of Akron give our students a competitive edge after graduation. There are many components to this "Akron Advantage", including Documented Excellence through the University

Additional Information

The academic background of each incoming graduate student will be reviewed during the student’s first semester by the graduate advisor, thesis advisor, and department chair to determine whether background deficiencies exist for his/her planned program of study.