Academics

In the Department of Geoscience, degrees are offered at the Undergraduate and Graduate level. Undergraduate students may choose a focus from two different areas: Geology, and Earth and Environmental Science. Two minors are also offered: Geology and Physical Geography.

Our Graduate program consists of both masters of science and doctoral degrees. The department has four emphases within the department’s Geology degree that MS and PhD students may choose from: Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, and Soil Science.

We also have students from the College of Sciences’ Water Resources Management Program (WRM) and Masters’ of Arts and Science program (MAS). In addition, faculty may be affiliated with other departments on campus.

Student resources

Check out the links and information below to learn more about our programs and your opportunities at UNLV:

• Advising (Undergraduate)
• Academic degrees for College of Science
• College of Sciences
• Degrees Directory
• Academic Policies
• Graduate College website
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• MyUNLV
• Student conduct
• Tutoring opportunities