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Introduction
A geological sciences major seeks to understand the earth and its physical, chemical and biological evolution. The required core curriculum is suitable for most types of geological employment and for graduate study. The core can be supplemented with additional courses or joint majors leading to specializations such as geophysics, geological education, marine studies, and environmental geology.
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) offers a B.A. degree and the School of Environmental and Biological
Sciences (SEBS) offers a B.S. degree in Geological Sciences, with two options: Geology and Environmental Geology. This major prepares students for a wide range of careers in industry, government and education. Many specialties require further graduate training either for career entry or advancement.
Although most graduates will find work in a related field, some may choose a career which does not require this specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstrated problem solving skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choice, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades, undergraduate research and involvement in college activities.
A Sample of Related Occupations
| Earth Science Teacher | Hydrogeologist | Surveyor |
| Ecologist | Natural Resource Manager | Technical Sales Rep |
| Environmental Consultant | Naturalist | Technical Writer |
| Environmental Engineer | Science Librarian | Water Quality Specialist |
| Geologist | Soil Scientist |
Types of Employers
| Private & Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Colleges and universities | Environmental consulting firms | Scientific journals |
| Energy industry (Petroleum, Coal, Natural Gas) | Minerals industry | Testing labs |
| Engineering consulting firms | Natural history museums | Travel/Tourism (ecotourism companies) |
| Environmental advocacy groups | Public and private schools | Waste management companies |
| Government Agencies | ||
| Bureau of Reclamation | NJ Dept. of Transportation | Soil Conservation Service |
| Forest Service | NJ Geological Survey | US Environmental Protection Agency |
| National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Admin. | Office of Naval Research | US Geological Survey |
| NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection | Peace Corps | |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates
| First Jobs of Recent Graduates | |
| Cartographic Aid, Soil Conservation Service | Geologist, Woodward Clyde |
| Earth Science Teacher, Watchung School District | Geotechnician, Mellick and Tulley Engineering |
| Geologist, Lutz Environmental Co. | Mass Spectrometer Specialist, VG/Fisons |
| Geologist, NJ DEP |
| Jobs of Experienced Alumni (advanced degree information is not available for all alumni) | |
| Attorney, Lord Day & Lord, Barrett Smith (JD) | Professor of Geology, UCLA (PhD Geology) |
Chair, Science Department, Bergen Catholic High School (MS) |
Project Manager, Caxton Associates (BA Economics) |
| Coastal Geologist, Army Corps of Engineers | Project Manager, Langan Engineering & Envir. Services (MS Geology) |
| Director, After School Program, Dawson School (MA Educ./Counseling & Guidance) | Research Geologist, Nordic Volcanological Center, Earth Science Institute, Univ. of Iceland (PhD) |
Geologist, Chevron (PhD) |
Research Scientist, Mobil Oil |
| Geophysicist, Raytheon Seismographic Service | Research Scientist, NJ Geological Survey (PhD) |
| Hydrogeologist, Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection | Research Scientist, University of Oregon (PhD) |
| President, Sampson International Ltd. | Senior Hydrogeologist, BEM Systems |
| Petroleum Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey (MS) | Senior Research Geologist, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co. (PhD) |
Post-doctoral Scholar, College of Earth & Mineral Sciences, Penn. State (PhD) |
Structural Geologist, Jet Propulsion Lab |
Graduate Schools Attended
| New York Law School, JD, Law | Rutgers University, PhD, Geology |
Ohio State University, PhD, Geology |
University of Nevada, M.Ed, Education/Counseling |
| Rutgers University, MS, Geology | University of South Carolina, PhD, Geology |
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Last Updated: 09/15/2009