Overview

Within the Geology program at California State University Long Beach, students specialize in any of a number of sub-disciplines including paleoclimatology, environmental geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, mineralogy and petrology, tectonic geomorphology, paleontology.

Learning Outcomes

By obtaining a degree from the Geological Sciences Department, students will:

Find peer-reviewed articles, maps, government reports and/or data sets

Read, digest, and distill ideas from the published literature

Identify and clearly articulate a specific research question

Formulate multiple working hypotheses

Identify and/or develop process(es) or means to answer a specific research question

Work and be able to and problem-solve independently in the lab and/or field

Create publication quality figures (maps, line drawings, etc).

Write a comprehensive analysis of a geological problem placing it into the context of past research and including background, methods, data analysis and discussion

Career Paths

Geologist

Geophysicist

Geochemist

Hydrologist

Hydrogeologist

Mineralogist

Paleontologist

Seismologist

Soils Engineer

Stratigrapher

Environmental Consultant/Geologist

Engineering Geologist

Petroleum Geologist

Mineral Explorationist

Oceanographer

Teacher

Science Writer

Park Interpreter/Ranger.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biogeochemical Cycles

Sedimentary Petrology

Seminar in Structural Geology and Tectonic

Tectonic Geomorphology

California Geology

Seminar on Mass Extinctions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Graduate Application Form (fillable PDF)

CV or Resumé

Personal Statement

Three letters of recommendation to be sent to by US postal mail or email directly to the Graduate Advisor.

Official transcripts of all of your college work sent to the University.

Unofficial transcripts of all of your college work to the Department.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18434 USD / year

≈ 18434 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8548 USD / year

≈ 8548 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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