乔治华盛顿大学的地质科学计划是一个独立的学术计划，提供文学学士学位和地质学理学学士学位。该计划利用了大学丰富的地质条件，该大学紧邻阿巴拉契亚山脉，并且是该国地质学家和地质相关专业人员的主要聚集地之一。GWU的地质学学位课程涉及野外和课堂式教育，旨在为学生提供各种职业机会的准备，包括在环境科学行业工作，寻求专业地质学家的职业，成为地球科学教育者，为与科学相关的写作做出贡献，并在研究生院接受进一步的科学培训。我们的许多学生将其本科学历用作进入美国地质学最佳研究生课程的跳板。
AdmissionsRequirementsGeneral EducationSpecial HonorsThe Geological Sciences Program takes advantage of GW’s rich geological setting, located near the Appalachian Mountains and within one of the major concentrations of geologists and geologically-related professionals in the country. You will be equipped with knowledge on a broad range of geological topics, including mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, paleontology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and applied environmental applications—all with an emphasis on field-based studies. Our faculty members are engaged in research on geology and paleontology—many of them practicing research scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, environmental firms, the Smithsonian Institution, and other agencies in Washington, D.C. Working alongside our full-time faculty, you will be provided with an education that goes beyond the classroom. You’ll be prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as environmental science, geology, science education, and more.