Knowing the Earth Prepares You to Enter the World
As a online or on-campus student in our program, you will learn the essential geosciences foundation, while customizing your degree to suit your interests with in-class and online courses. Here at Fort Hays State, you will collaborate with faculty who share your unbridled enthusiasm to delve into the study of precious natural resources, landscape evolution, traditional geology or paleontology. Examine the history and effects of human or physical geography and study cultural differences driven by both humans and environment. Explore climate and its impacts on both the human and physical world. Innovate to shape the future of petroleum geology. With our transformative curriculum and cutting-edge technology, you’ll be able to reach beyond the horizon with a concentration in geographic information systems.
Our programs effectively prepare you for teaching, graduate school, or a career in a variety of fields including education, government and industry. With an attentive, supportive staff of leaders in the fields of geology and geography, you can map out the future of your geosciences career.
A Scientific Specialty That Reaches Across Many Fields
We offer an undergraduate bachelor of science in geosciences, with a focus in geology or geography, a master of science in geosciences with several areas of focus, a minor in geosciences and certificates in geographic information systems, museum studies, as well as interdisciplinary areas of special concentration.
Online and On-campus degree programs in Geosciences
Undergraduate Programs in Geosciences
- Bachelor of Science in Geosciences (Geology – On campus)
- Bachelor of Science in Geosciences (Geography - On campus and Online)
- Bachelor of Science in Geosciences (Applied Geology – On campus and Online)
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geosciences (On campus and Online)
Master of Science Programs in Geosciences
- Geology
- Geography
Minor in Geosciences (On campus and Online)
- Geographic Information Systems User Certificate (On campus and Online) – 9 hours
- Museum Studies Certificate (On Campus) – 12 hours
- Certificate in Crime Mapping and Analysis (on campus), cooperative certificate between the Departments of Geosciences and Criminal Justice – 12-15 hours
- Certificate in Sustainability (On campus and Online), interdisciplinary certificate – 12 hours