Welcome to the Department of Geological Sciences at San Diego State University. We encourage you to explore the Department web site. Much of the information you will want about the Department, including academics, faculty interests, facilities, research, and details about alumni and student organizations, can be found. We are a group of 38 active faculty, lecturers, support personnel, and most importantly over 100 enthusiastic and talented undergraduate and graduate students. The department offers a major in geological sciences with a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree. Students entering this program can choose one of the following emphases, depending on their specific interests: general geology, engineering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, marine geology or paleontology. San Diego State University is an academically rich, urban university that provides endless possibilities for students. SDSU is a place to challenge yourself, to take your education into your own hands and carve out your future. We will help to make your undergraduate education more meaningful and personal, fostering closer interaction with faculty members and fellow students. Learning does not just take place in the classroom, but also by the opportunities that arise with involvement elsewhere on campus, in the laboratory, in field research, and in the local community. If you are considering a science course, interested in pursuing a major, or contemplating graduate school, explore this web site for more information and feel free to come by and visit.
