地质科学计划提供地质学的文学学士学位和理学学士学位。课程工作包括在附近的大西洋沿海平原，阿巴拉契亚山麓，阿巴拉契亚山脉及其他地区教授的基于课堂的传统教学和基于现场的学习经验。该计划利用了大学的丰富地质条件，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。
The 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. Students are equipped with knowledge on a broad range of geological topicsincluding mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, paleontology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and applied environmental applicationsall with an emphasis on field-based studies. Departmental faculty members are engaged in research on geology and paleontology, with many of them practicing research scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, environmental firms, the Smithsonian Institution, and other agencies in Washington, DC. Working alongside the full-time faculty, students are provided with an education that goes beyond the classroom. Program graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as environmental science, geology, science education, and more.