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Geology Associate of Science 

Geology gets you out into the field. Each class comes with a lab where we take amazing field trips and have a chance at looking billions of years into the past. The associate of science degree in geology is guaranteed to transfer anywhere within the state of Colorado, among state schools. It is widely applicable nearly any place you decide to get your bachelors. Plus, Colorado is a great location to see evidence of seismic activity and you’ll be able to apply your skills daily.

Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with an Academic Advisor

Math Requirements: Student should place into or above MAT 2410.

English Requirements: Students should place into or above ENG 1021.

  • ENG 1021 (3) - English Composition I
  • Arts & Humanities (3) - One GT Pathways Arts & Humanities course from AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4
  • MAT 2410 (5) - Calculus I
  • CHE 1111 (5) - General College Chemistry I w/ Lab

Total: 16 Credit Hours

  • ENG 1022 (3) - English Composition II
  • Arts & Humanities (3) - One GT Pathways Arts & Humanities course from AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4
  • MAT 2420 (5) - Calculus II
  • CHE 1112 (5) - General College Chemistry II w/ Lab

Total: 16 Credit Hours

  • Social & Behavioral Sciences (3) - One GT Pathways Social & Behavioral Sciences Course from SS1, SS2, or SS3
  • PHY 2111 (5) - Physics: Calculus Based I w/ Lab
  • GEY 1111 (4) - Physical Geology w/ Lab 
  • History (3) - One GT Pathways History Course from HI1

Total: 15 Credit Hours

  • Social & Behavioral Sciences (3) - One GT Pathways Social & Behavioral Sciences Course from SS1, SS2, or SS3
  • PHY 2112 (5) - Physics: Calculus Based II w/ Lab
  • GEY 1112 (4) - Historical Geology w/ Lab 
  • AA approved elective (1) - selected from the AA approved course list.

Total: 14 Credit Hours