Discover the secrets of buried life
Uncover the history and growth of life on Earth. Explore plant and animal fossils, and our human ancestors.
Boost your current knowledge in paleontology or prepare for future graduate study.
Choose your certificate
Contact the Academic Advisement Center to declare a certificate in paleontology.
Program requirements (12-14 hours)
- GLG 115(3), GLG 415(4)
- Select two of the following (5-7 hours): ANT 125(3), 304(3), 375(3); BIO 122(4), 501(2), 515(3), 539(3); GLG 314(3)
- All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements
Note: The GLG 314 prerequisite requirement for GLG 415 will be waived upon request for Biology, Anthropology, or students with similar backgrounds.
Completion requirement
Attain a grade of C or better in all courses used to fulfill the certificate requirements.
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