Study Earth Sciences, Geology Concentration (B.A.) at University of Memphis in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences
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Earth Sciences, Geology Concentration (B.A.)
University of Memphis

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

University General Education Program (41 Hours)See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. English majors take ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020, and ENGL 2201 or ENGL 2202 to complete General Education Program Requirements and English Major requirements.College and Degree (B.A.) Requirements (6-9 hours)The College and Bachelor of Arts requirements are in addition to the University General Education Program requirements that are listed above.The Major (42-43 hours)Core Requirements (13 hours):All students must take ESCI 4202 Geomorphology (4), ESCI 4515 Geographic Info Science (3), ESCI 4521 Quantitative Methods (3), and ESCI 4531 Field Methods in Earth Sciences (3).In addition to above, all students must fulfill the requirements for one of the four concentrations offered in the department: (a) Geoarchaeology, (b) Geography, (c) Geology, and (d) Environmental SciencesGeology Concentration (29-30 hours)ESCI 1040 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: (4)ESCI 1050 - The Earth Through Time Credit Hours: (4)ESCI 3311 - Mineralogy/Petrology Credit Hours: (4)ESCI 3712 - Sedimentology/Stratighy Credit Hours: (4)ESCI 4512 - Structural Geology Credit Hours: (4)ESCI 4622 - Geology Field Camp Credit Hours: (6)and 3-4 ESCI upper division hours approved by advisor.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$21,000.00 per year
Late Fee - $200
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$21,000.00 per year
Late Fee - $200
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.

  • Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the students academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
  • Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges/universities (international and domestic) and must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.

Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.

All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:

A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:

  • TOEFL - 61 on the internet-based test or 500 on the paper/pencil test
  • IELTS - 6
  • PTE - 50
  • DUOLINGO - 95

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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