Faculty Position Available (Assistant Professor - Complementary Research)
Faculty Position Available (Assistant Professor - Structural Geology)
What Is Geology?
The Department in the News
- Dr. Cynthia Liutkus interviewed in National Geographic for her work as a National Geographic Explorer
- Dr. Sarah Carmichael's biominerals research and the search for life on Mars
- Dr. Andy Heckert receives N.C. Geological Survey's Outstanding Earth Science Educator Award
- Aubry DeReuil '13 showcased for her geochemistry and paleontology work in Siberia with the United Nations International Geoscience Programme
- Marjorie McKinney and the late Dr. F. Ken McKinney win the NAGT Neil Miner Award for outstanding teaching in the geosciences
- Geophysicist Dr. Scott Marshall fields questions about the Magnitude 5.8 earthquake outside of Mineral, VA
- Dr. Johnny Waters to co-lead U.N. research team studying geologic history of climate change
Why Study Geology at Appalachian?
| The Appalachian State University Geology program provides students with a solid foundation on
which to build a successful career in the geosciences. Because we have no graduate program, we can focus entirely on high quality instruction and provide numerous undergraduate research opportunities. The department offers both a BA and BS in Geology, with the option of concentrating in Paleontology, Environmental Geology, Quantitative Geoscience, or Geoscience Education. We have been successful in establishing a program that is arguably among the best Bachelor degree programs in geology available in the Southeastern United States. For more information, click here. |
Quick Links
Ask-A-Geologist
Did you find something that puzzled you in your backyard or on top of a mountain? Do you have a mineral that you can't identify? We will do our best to answer any geological question!
Shameless Commerce
Support the Appalachian Geological Society with some Appalachian Geological Society gear!
Networking
Appalachian Geology on Facebook
Links for Prospective Students
- Information about our degree programs
- Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
- Tuition and Fees at Appalachian
- Admissions - Apply to Appalachian!
Links for Current Students and Advisors
- List of courses in the Geology Major
- Pre-requisite chart for Geology courses
- Geology Student Handbook (pdf)
- Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
- Internships
- Degree Program Checksheets
- Degree Program Checksheets prior to 2009
- Registrar's Office
- Geology Department Van Schedule
