Undergraduate Programs

Thank you for your interest in the Geology Department at Western!

Objectives of the department are varied, including preparation of undergraduate and graduate students for graduate school and careers as professional geoscientists and also preparation of earth science teachers at the primary and secondary levels.

A wide variety of geologic phenomena in the adjacent Cascade Range and the marine environment of Salish Sea provide a broad spectrum of geologic features for study.

The department offers BA, BAE, BS and MS degrees plus specialized courses in the following subjects: geochemistry, geomorphology, geophysics, glacial geology, hydrology, paleomagnetism, paleontology. petrology, planetary geology, sedimentation, seismology, stratigraphy, and structure and tectonics.

Are you ready to declare a Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science major or Geology minor? 

Please visit the Declaring Your Major or Minor webpage for instructions on how to declare your degree of interest; the steps to declare will depend on the major or minor. 

Questions?

Have any questions about the Geology degrees? Please contact the Undergraduate Program Coordinator at parkh23@wwu.edu or call 360-650-3582.