Geology

What is Geology?	Related Careers
Related Skills	Job & Internship Search Links
Career Planning Links	Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Links	OSU Department of Geosciences

What is Geology?

According to Earth Science World, Geology is the scientific study of the origin, history and structure of the earth or structure of the solid matter of a celestial body. Studying the structure could mean a specific region of the earth's crust.

Geology - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.

Related Careers

Aerial Photographer	Instrumental Technician	Planetary Geologist
Agricultural Engineer	Laboratory Technician	Pollution Control Specialist
Architect	Landscape/Nursery Manager	Pollution Remediator
Astronomer	Marine Advisor	Project Manager
Cartographer	Materials Analyst	Prospector
Computer Analyst	Mathematician	Sales Engineer
Consultant	Medical Doctor	Scientific Photographer
Coop Extension Agent	Meteorologist	Sedimentologist
Environmental Consultant	Mineralogist	Seismologist
Environmental Geologist	Mining Engineer	Soil Scientist
Environmental Lawyer	National Park Service	Soil Scientist - Agriculture
Forest Ranger	Oceanographer	Stratigraper
Geochemist	Paleoceanographer	Structural Geologist
Geodynamacist	Paleoclimatologist	Surveyor
Geologist	Paleontologist	Technical Writer
Geomorphologist	Park Naturalist	Urban/Regional Planner
Geophysical Exploration	Park Ranger	US Foreign Service Worker
Geophysicist	Parks- Natural Resource Manager	Volcanologist
Geophysics Technician	Peace Corps Worker	Waste Disposal Specialist
Geo-Technical Engineer	Petroleum Engineer	Waste Management
Glacial Geologist	Petroleum Geologist	Water Quality Control Technician
Hydrogeologist	Petroleum/Mining Manager	Water Remote Sensing
Hydrologist	Petrologist	Well Logging Specialist
Industrial Hygienist

Related Skills

Define Research Problems	Field Sampling	Prepare Technical Reports
Design Equipment & Simulations	Observe, Gather & Analyze Data	Review Scientific Literature
Develop Research Models/Proposals	Identify Materials/Specimens	See Relationships in Factors
Draw Meaningful Conclusions	Maintain Records	Summarize research
Establish Hypothesis	Mathematical Modeling	Use Technical Instruments
Establish/Control Designs	Measure Distances & Relationships	Utilize Math Formulas
Evaluate Ideas	Perform Calculations

Job & Internship Search Links

USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.

Think Responsible Jobs

Geology Jobs

Geoscience Research & Technical Jobs

Oil and Gas Job Search

GeoSci-Jobs

Wetland Jobs Board

Water Environment Job Bank

GeoWeb Jobs

GIS Job Clearinghouse

Jobs with the National Park Service

GeoSearch

Career Planning Links

Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.

Explore Careers in Earth & Physical Sciences

American Geological Institute Careers in Geosciences - Provides beneficial information on the different types of careers in Geosciences

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center - A beneficial resource for anyone wanting to pursue a career in the science field

Geological Mining and Engineering Sciences

Geology Links

Science Careers

Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers

Professional Association Links

Geological Society of America - Provides information on different resources and jobs in the geological field

Association for Women Geoscientists - Learn about this association and what kind of career opportunities there are in the geosciences field

American Association of Petroleum Geologists - Get informed on what this association is all about and what it could possibly do for your future as a geology major

Society of Petroleum Engineers

USGS