Geology

Pathway Overview

Program Pathways are a series of courses and experiences carefully selected to help you earn your credential and prepare for your career or university transfer. Program Pathway Maps guide you through quarter-by-quarter coursework, indicate when you’ll need to complete important steps, and describe popular careers in this pathway. Some course sequences or recommended courses can be customized or adjusted by speaking with an advisor.

Pathways


Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.

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Geology is the study of the Earth, the rocks that compose it, and the processes by which they change over time. Study planet Earth and learn about plate tectonics, earthquakes, minerals, rocks, glaciers, rivers, beaches, landslides and more.

Courses Offered

  • Physical Geology
  • Environmental Geology
  • Geology of the Northwest
  • Careers
  • Geology Careers
  • Engineering Geologist
  • Geochemist
  • Seismologist
  • Environmental Geologist
  • Volcanologist
  • Hydrogeologist

To read course descriptions for the current and upcoming quarter as well as register, visit the class schedule.

Geology Careers

  • Engineering Geologist
  • Geochemist
  • Seismologist
  • Environmental Geologist
  • Volcanologist
  • Hydrogeologist

Geology Faculty

Alecia Spooner
University of Washington, M.S. (Geology, Paleoecology)
Alecia.Spooner@seattlecolleges.edu