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Mar 23, 2026
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2024-2026 Academic Catalog
Geology Option, A.S.
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Overview
The Associate in Science with Geology Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Major Courses
- Geology Option
Career Options
Why should you pursue an Associate in Science Degree - Geology Option?
The Associate in Science degree in geology is for students interested in careers such as a geology research associate, quality control inspector, cartography assistant, construction estimator, or construction office manager. It can also be used as a starting point to transfer to the Bachelor of Science in geology program after completion of the associate degree.
Possible Career Paths
- Geology Research Associate
- Geographic Information Systems Technician
- Cartography Assistant
- Construction Estimator
- Geologist
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General Education Courses
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110 , ENGL 120 , and COMM 110 . Subtotal: 10
One of the above courses fulfills the General Education Natural Science Requirement. Geology Option Requirements
Choose three lab/lecture combinations or MATH courses from the following (12 Credits):
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to: - Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VIII.)
- Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
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