THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Department of Geosciences
We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Geography-GIS
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IN THE GEOSCIENCES PROGRAM at The University of Akron, our professors direct dozens of graduate students and instruct more than 150 undergraduate students. Our research covers hydrogeology, paleoclimate reconstruction, climate change, sedimentology, geochemistry, geobiology, and geochemistry.
You will have access to modern instrumentation for geologic and environmental research.
The degrees we offer
We offer bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees, and students can participate in Honors College programs in coordination with their geology program.
For graduate students, we offer degrees in Geology and Environmental Science, in addition to programs in GIS. Graduate students in the department enjoy a wide range of research opportunities.
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Contact us
Department of Geosciences
Crouse Hall 114 (map)
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-4101
330 972-7630