波尔州地质科学局的主要任务是提供教学，研究和服务，以支持大学的战略计划。该系的教学任务为学士和硕士水平的学生提供专业的地球科学培训，并为博士水平的跨学科培训提供支持，以支持环境科学博士学位。我们的毕业生为印第安纳州乃至全国的工业，政府和教育事业做出了巨大贡献。地质科学教学在科学和国际事务中的Ball State普通教育产品中也起着重要作用，并有助于对地理和环境管理等相关领域的专业进行培训。地质科学系的研究任务在区域性和全球性的重点领域中，涵盖了广泛的副学科和跨学科领域。该研究任务的重要部分是为正在进行的项
The Ball State Department of Geological Sciences has a primary mission to provide teaching, research, and service in support of the University's Strategic Plan. The Department's teaching mission provides professional geoscience training for students at the bachelor's and master's levels and interdisciplinary training at the doctoral level in support of the PhD in Environmental Science. Our graduates make a strong contribution to industry, government, and education in the State of Indiana and nationwide. Geological Science instruction also plays a significant role in Ball State general education offerings in science and international affairs, and contributes to the training of majors in allied areas such as geography and environmental management. The Department of Geological Sciences research mission has a regional to global focus in a broad range of sub-disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas. A significant part of the research mission is to seek external funding for ongoing projects. Ball State geoscientists are expected to publish and present the results of their research to the scientific community at large. In service, Geological Science faculty members are active in a broad range of professional societies and take leadership roles when needed. Geological Science faculty members are strongly encouraged to participate in Ball State faculty governance, and engage in geoscience community outreach.master of arts option-leads you to and requires you to pass the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) tests: The Fundamentals of Geology Examination and the Practice of Geology Examination. A research thesis is not required.