地质计划通过关注地球的组成，历史和结构，将整个地球视为一个动态的自然系统。攻读学士学位的学生在地球科学和地质学领域学习课程，例如矿物学，地球化学，结构地质学，水文地质学，沉积学，地层学，岩石学和光学矿物学。地质专业的学生从事岩土工程，环境咨询，采矿，油气勘探，场地分析和教学等职业。学生应寻求指导，以达到符合北卡罗莱纳州执照要求的专业地质学家和/或土壤科学家的课程指导。在政府和私营企业中都有就业机会，获得研究生学位的学生所能获得的职位范围最广。有关详细信息，请参阅关于地球科学计划中的MS的夏洛特UNC研究生
The Geology program examines the entire Earth as a dynamic natural system by focusing on its composition, history and structure. Students pursuing a B.S. degree take coursework in areas of Earth Sciences and Geology such as mineralogy, geochemistry, structural geology, hydrogeology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, petrology, and optical mineralogy. <br><br>Students majoring in Geology pursue careers in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, mining, oil and gas exploration, site analysis, and teaching. Students should seek advising for guidance toward courses that meet the requirements for North Carolina Licensure as a Professional Geologist and/or Soil Scientist. There are employment opportunities in both government and private industry with the greatest range of positions available to students who earn graduate degrees. For details, see the UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog regarding the M.S. in Earth Sciences program.