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Program checklist · B.A.

Geology, Earth Science Major

James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
40.0601
Total credits (published)
60-65
Credits (computed from items)
120-130
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232423
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232423_7b008cb6
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Core Requirements

    major core · 19 items
    1. GEOL 110L
      1
    2. GEOL 167
      3
    3. GEOL 211
      Introduction to Oceanography [C3NS]
      or: GEOL 401 Oceanography for Teachers
      3
    4. GEOL 230
      4
    5. GEOL 291
      1
    6. GEOL 320
      3
    7. Choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    8. GEOL 330
      4
    9. GEOL 365
      Structural Geology, Tectonics and Climate
      As published: “Structural Geology, Tectonics and Climate (This course is required for teacher track)”
      4
    10. GEOL 367
      4
    11. GEOL 377
      3
    12. GEOL 477
      4
    13. Choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. GEOL 102
      3
    15. GEOL 110
      3
    16. GEOL 115
      3
    17. GEOL 210
      3
    18. ASTR 220
      3
    19. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      36

    Research Requirements 1

    8 items
    1. Choose 2-6 credit hours of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      2-6
    2. GEOL 491
      2
    3. GEOL 494
      1-3
    4. GEOL 497
      1-3
    5. GEOL 499A
      1
    6. GEOL 499B
      2
    7. GEOL 499C
      3
    8. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      2-6

    Cognate Science and Mathematics Area

    0 items

      Students must complete at minimum of 22 cognate science and mathematics credits.

      0 items

        Biology:

        3 items
        1. BIO 140
          3
        2. BIO 140L
          1
        3. Subtotal
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Chemistry:

        3 items
        1. CHEM 131
          3
        2. CHEM 131L
          1
        3. Subtotal
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Physics:

        3 items
        1. PHYS 140
          3
        2. PHYS 140L
          1
        3. Subtotal
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Additional Science Cognate:

        1 item
        1. Choose one of the following options:
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Option 1:

        1 item
        1. BIO 150& BIO 150L
          Foundations of Biology IIand Foundations of Biology II Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course

        Option 2:

        1 item
        1. BIO 350
          4

        Option 3:

        1 item
        1. CHEM 132& CHEM 132L
          General Chemistry IIand General Chemistry Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course

        Option 4:

        1 item
        1. GEOL 440
          4

        Option 5:

        2 items
        1. PHYS 150& PHYS 150L
          College Physics IIand General Physics Laboratory II
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Subtotal
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Math:

        6 items
        1. Students must complete one of the following calculus courses:
          Not resolved to a course
          3-4
        2. MATH 205
          3
        3. MATH 232
          3
        4. MATH 235
          4
        5. Students must complete one additional MATH course for a total of at least 6 credits in MATH. One of the MATH courses may double-count for the General Education requirement.
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. Subtotal
          Not resolved to a course
          6-7
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