With eight geology faculty members whose areas of expertise cover all the major subdisciplines of the science, Missouri State University offers both Comprehensive and Non-comprehensive Bachelor of Science degrees in geology. The Missouri State geology programs are designed to emphasize practical, hands-on laboratory and field experience. Numerous courses include field trips or field research projects, and the department offers three courses devoted exclusively to field studies. Recent graduates of our B.S. programs are currently employed by a wide variety of companies and governmental agencies involved in the exploration for mineral and energy resources and in resource management and environmental protection.
- Geology Program Brochure (PDF*)
- Geology Program Fact Sheet
- Bachelor of Science in Geology
- Comprehensive Option
- Non-comprehensive Option
- Minors in Geology
- Geology (GLG) Courses at Missouri State
- Geology Faculty
- Facilities
- Field Trips
- Student Organization: Missouri State Geological Society ("Geology Club")
- Scholarships for Missouri State Geology Majors
- Undergraduate Research in Geology (GLG 499)
- Geological Information in the Missouri State Library (PDF*)
- Assessment of the Missouri State B.S./Geology Program (PDF*)
- Alumni of the Missouri State Geology Program
- Employers of Missouri State Geology Graduates
- Careers in the Geosciences (A link to a very comprehensive website on careers in the geosciences, maintained by the American Geological Institute.)
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For more information, please contact:
Dr. Thomas G. Plymate, Geology Program Coordinator and Department Head
417-836-5800, TomPlymate@missouristate.edu