Geology
When I moved out here to California, I became obsessed with geology. It’s impossible not to be interested in the earth if you live in a place like this.
– Jamaica Kincaid
The Geology Department offers earth science, geology, and oceanography courses for science and non-science majors.
What You’ll Study
- Physical Geology
- Historical Geology
- Earth Science for Teachers
- Geology of California
- Natural Disasters
- Oceanography
- Environmental Geology
- Coastal Oceanography Field Studies
- Physical Geology Field Lab
Catalog
Visit our catalog for more information about the degrees and certificates, courses, and program learning outcomes for students majoring in Geology.
Careers & Salary
Careers
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Science Teacher
- Geoscientist
- Hydrologist
- Natural Science Manager
Salary
- Low: $45k
- Average: $105k
- High: $208k+
Program Mapper
Faculty
- Victoria Castle
- Kirk Domke
Adjunct Faculty
- Beverly Berekian
- Doug Neves
- Diana Pomeroy
Geology Department
Location: SEM – 149
T: (714) 484-7000 x48966
Department Chair: Michael Frey, mfrey@cypresscollege.edu