Geologists study the earth, its composition, history, and dynamic systems, in an effort to ensure the rapidly growing human population with adequate supplies of natural resources to maintain the delicate balance of its environment.?

The Environmental Geology Concentration prepares the graduate well for entry into a range of geological and environmental careers and for graduate school in these disciplines.? Graduates commonly find employment in geologic aspects of groundwater supply, water pollution remediation, as well as soils, slope stability, geologic engineering, and other environmental geology concerns.