Welcome to the Department of Geology
The faculty and staff of the CSUS Geology Department are committed to providing the best geological education available anywhere. We meet this commitment through high-quality teaching, close student-faculty interaction, undergraduate and graduate research, and an emphasis on field geology.
We offer B.A. and B.S. degrees in Geology, a B.A degree in Geoscience
for future teachers and a B.A. degree in Earth Science. We also offer a Master of Science degree in Geology, with student
opportunities in applied hydrogeology, aqueous geochemistry, engineering geology,
geophysics, groundwater modeling, igneous petrology, mineralogy, sedimentology & stratigraphy, structure & tectonics, surficial
processes, and volcanology.
Department of Geology News
6th Annual Rock Auction is almost here!!
The Geology Club is holding its 6th Annual Rock Auction on Friday, November 20, 2009 in the University Union Ballroom.
Click here to see the flyer for more information.
Fall 2009 Colloquium Schedule Now Available Here!
Rock Auction Video Now On YouTube!
The 5th Annual Geology Club/Department Rock Auction video is now available to view on YouTube.Click here to see the video and let's see if we can make it one of the top viewed and highest rated videos!
New USGS Research Opportunites
The United States Geological Survey has many new research opportunites for Sac State students. Click here for more information USGS Research.
Geology Professor interviewed about salmon habitat on public radio:
Click here to listen to Professor Tim Horner being interviewed on KXJZ's Insight abouthis efforts to fix a salmon habitat on the American River.
Geology Department announces new Earth Science major
The Geology Department has created a new Earth Science major designed for those interested in geoscience teaching, science journalism or even working as a park ranger. For more information, check out the program description here.