Geology: STEM Education, B.S.

General Education

(see Certified General Education Courses  for list of approved courses)

Program Requirements

• GEOL 1110 - Physical Geology
• GEOL 1110L - Physical Geology Laboratory
• GEOL 1120 - Historical Geology
• GEOL 1120L - Historical Geology Laboratory
• GEOL 3410 - Mineralogy
• GEOL 3420 - Petrology
• GEOL 3540 - Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy
• GEOL 4510 - Structural Geology
• GEOL 4800 - Geology Seminar
• GEOL 4900 - Senior Seminar

Additional Information and Notes

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 125 hours.

For admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP): Earn a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average, a 2.75 average on all courses taken at UTC, a 2.75 GPA in education courses with no grade lower than C, and a 2.75 in content area courses with no grade lower than C.

In addition to the department and university requirements there are the following minimum requirements for graduation with licensure: 2.75 cumulative average, 2.75 at UTC, 2.75 average in STEM courses with no grade lower than C, 2.75 average in courses in licensure content area courses with no grade lower than C.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements  for additional requirements.

ClearPath Showcase

ClearPath Showcases provide students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath Showcases also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Students should also meet regularly with their academic advisor.