Requirements for Major
Because of the diversity of career opportunities, as well as individual student interest in the geological sciences, a student majoring in geology can elect either of two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. The Bachelor of Science is for a student who eventually intends to pursue a career as a geologist, usually after graduate study. The courses required for the Bachelor of Science are those that a student typically needs for acceptance into a graduate program in geology, as well as those suggested by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. A student electing the Bachelor of Arts may wish to combine geology with expertise in another discipline (major) or plan a career in a field in which geological knowledge would be useful, law or environmental science, for example.

Requirements for Major (B.A.)
Required in Geology
Geology 150, or Geol 160 and 151, or one course from the Geol 110 Series (110-115) and 151, Geol 230, 240, 260, 340, and 492, and a minimum of 6 additional semester hours in geology, of which three may be Geol 470, or five may be from a summer field course, or four from an internship or independent study.   It is strongly recommended that students regularly seek the advice of their faculty adviser concerning course selection and program planning.

Required in Related Departments
Chemistry 121.

Requirements for Major (B.S.)
Required in Geology
Geology 150, or Geol 160 and 151, or one course from the Geol 110 Series (110-115) and 151, Geol 230, 240, 260, 320, 340, 411, 412, and 492, and three additional semester hours in geology at the 400 level.

Required in Related Departments
Chemistry 121, a minimum of 15 semester hours in biology (from Biol 170 and 180 and higher-level courses), chemistry (from Chem 162 and higher-level courses), or physics (from Phys 200 and higher-level courses), and eight semester hours of college level mathematics (Math 131 or 201, 127 or 227, and higher-level courses) or computer science (Comp 150 and higher-level courses).   It is strongly recommended that students regularly seek advice of their faculty adviser concerning course selection and program planning .

Recommended Courses (Either Degree)
Recommended in Geology
Additional courses in the department. A summer field course conducted by one of many universities is strongly recommended. Credit so gained may count toward the Wittenberg degree, and three to five semester hours may count toward the geology major.

Recommended in Other Departments
Courses in computer programming, statistics, technical writing, and foreign language are recommended strongly. For interdisciplinary fields such as geophysics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, oceanography, and the environmental sciences, additional courses in the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, or Chemistry or the Environmental Studies and Marine Science programs.

Requirements for Major in Earth Science
An interdisciplinary program in earth science was established to meet the needs of the student seeking certification to teach the subject in high school. The program stresses a broad scientific background with emphasis in geology. The minimum requirements appear below:

Required in Geology
Geology 150, or Geol 160 and 151, or one course from the Geol 110 Series (110-115) and 151, Geol 230, 240, 260, 315, 340, and 492.

Required in Education
A minor in Education. Students should consult the Department of Geology and the Department of Education to plan a complete program that meets the Ohio licensure standards.

Required in Other Departments
Biology 180, Chemistry 121, Physics 107: Astronomy, Physics 200: Mechanics and Waves, Geography 222: Weather and Climate, and a course in statistics (Math 127 or 227, Psyc 107, or Mgt 210) .

Certification for Teaching in Earth Science
Students interested in pursuing a course of study leading to a license to teach earth science should contact their adviser or the Education Department for specific requirements.