Geology Degree Maps

This BS Geology degree map is a sample schedule for a student who places into Math 114 (Precalculus I) in their first quarter at Western and is ready to start in Fall quarter. 

A student's placement in math can influence their time to degree; the higher you place in math, the sooner you can begin taking core requirements for the major.

Each student schedule will vary.

*This course is a prerequisite for Geology 409 & 410 (Field Camp).

**Geology 409 & 410 is a 6-week field course that is required for the B.S. Geology major. It is offered in summer quarter and occasionally in spring quarter. Students may take field camp the year they finish the prerequisites, which is Year 3 in this sample. Or it can be taken in their last year, possibly as the last course required for their degree.  

Additional Graduation Requirements

• Earn a minimum 180 quarter credits
• At least 60 of the quarter credits must be upper-division (any 3XX or 4XX) 
• Earn 3 Writing Proficiency points (fulfilled by BS Geology major)
• Earn a C- or higher for major or minor classes (EXCEPTION: Geology 211A requires Geology 101 with a B- or higher)

This BA Geology degree map is a sample schedule for a student who places into Math 114 (Precalculus I) in their first quarter at Western and is ready to start in Fall quarter. 

A student's placement in math can influence their time to degree; the higher you place in math, the sooner you can begin taking core requirements for the major.

A minor is recommended for the BA Geology degree to earn 180 total credits and to fulfill 60 upper division credits (see Additional Graduation Requirements below) . Complementary programs include the Materials Science minor, the GIS certificate, and the Disaster Risk Reduction minor.

Each student schedule will vary.

Additional Graduation Requirements

• Earn a minimum 180 quarter credits
• At least 60 of the quarter credits must be upper-division (any 3XX or 4XX) 
• Earn 3 Writing Proficiency points (fulfilled by BA Geology major)
• Earn a C- or higher for major or minor classes (EXCEPTION: Geology 211A requires Geology 101 with a B- or higher) 

These BS Geology degree maps are sample schedules for an AS-T 1 transfer student who is ready to start in Fall quarter, has 3 GURs remaining, and has completed the equivalents to:

• Math 124-125 (Calculus & Analytic Geometry I and II)
• Chemistry 161-163 (General Chemistry I-III)
• Physics 161-163 (Physics with Calculus I-III)
• Math 240 (Intro to Stats)

Each student schedule will vary.

V1. Geology Field Camp taken at the end of Year 2 (Recommended)

V2. Geology Field Camp taken at the end of Year 1

*This course is a prerequisite for Geology 409 & 410 (Field Camp).

**Geology 409 & 410 is a 6-week field course that is required for the B.S. Geology major. It is offered in summer quarter and occasionally in spring quarter. Students may take field camp the year they finish the prerequisites. Or it can be taken in their last year, possibly as the last course required for their degree.  

Additional Graduation Requirements

• Earn a minimum 180 quarter credits
• At least 60 of the quarter credits must be upper-division (any 3XX or 4XX)
• A minimum 45 credits must be earned at Western
• 50% of the major must be earned at WWU: exceptions may be allowed via department approval. Please contact the department to further discuss.  
• Earn 3 Writing Proficiency points (fulfilled by BS Geology major)
• Earn a C- or higher for major or minor classes (EXCEPTION: Geology 211A requires Geology 101 with a B- or higher)

This BS Geology degree map is a sample schedule for a DTA transfer student who is ready to start in Fall quarter and is ready to take Math 114 (Precalculus I). 

A student's placement in math can influence their time to degree; the higher you place in math, the sooner you can begin taking core requirements for the major.

Each student schedule will vary.

*This course is a prerequisite for Geology 409 & 410 (Field Camp).

**Geology 409 & 410 is a 6-week field course that is required for the B.S. Geology major. It is offered in summer quarter and occasionally in spring quarter. Students may take field camp the year they finish the prerequisites, which is Year 2 in this sample. Or it can be taken in their last year, possibly as the last course required for their degree.  

Additional Graduation Requirements

• Earn a minimum 180 quarter credits
• At least 60 of the quarter credits must be upper-division (any 3XX or 4XX)
• A minimum 45 credits must be earned at Western
• 50% of the major must be earned at WWU: exceptions may be allowed via department approval. Please contact the department to further discuss.  
• Earn 3 Writing Proficiency points (fulfilled by BS Geology major)
• Earn a C- or higher for major or minor classes (EXCEPTION: Geology 211A requires Geology 101 with a B- or higher)

This BA Geology degree map is a sample schedule for a DTA transfer student who is ready to start in Fall quarter and is ready to take Math 114 (Precalculus I). 

A student's placement in math can influence their time to degree; the higher you place in math, the sooner you can begin taking core requirements for the major.

A minor is recommended for the BA Geology degree to fulfill additional graduation requirements (see below) . Complementary programs include the Materials Science minor, the GIS certificate, and the Disaster Risk Reduction minor.

Each student schedule will vary.

Additional Graduation Requirements

• Earn a minimum 180 quarter credits
• At least 60 of the quarter credits must be upper-division (any 3XX or 4XX)
• A minimum 45 credits must be earned at Western
• 50% of the major must be earned at WWU: exceptions may be allowed via department approval. Please contact the department to further discuss. 
• Earn 3 Writing Proficiency points (fulfilled by BA Geology major)
• Earn a C- or higher for major or minor classes (EXCEPTION: Geology 211A requires Geology 101 with a B- or higher)