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Major in Geology!
As salaries and demand for geologists continue to climb, prepare yourself for your career with an exceptional core curriculum at New Paltz. With tracks in general geology, environmental geoscience, environmental geochemical science and secondary education in earth science, the Geology major at New Paltz provides excellent employment potential in industry, teaching, research, and government. Our modern facilities and stunning natural setting offer endless opportunities for undergraduate research, including recent projects focusing on climate effects on tree ring widths; post-glacial history and modern atmospheric lead deposition; and experimental reconstruction of an early arthropod trackway. Our graduates go on to attend prestigious grad schools, teach in colleges and school districts, and work for government agencies and several high-level environmental consulting firms.
Contact Information
South Classroom Building 107
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561-2443
Phone: (845) 257-3770
Fax: (845) 257-3791
Geology News
Congratulations, May 2013 Geology graduates!
