PSM & Certificate in Environmental Geology - A Nearly All Online Geology Degree

Join a growing job field with an online geology degree

Growing scientific and technological innovations - and the search for ways to understand the environmental impact of that growth - means an increasing need for geoscience professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for environmental geologists is expected to grow 7% by 2030. 

An environmental geologist’s duties might include:

• Evaluating and managing groundwater, surface water, and Earth's resources.
• Conducting and overseeing assessment and remediation of contaminated soil and water.
• Delineating groundwater movement and the origin and fate of soil and subsurface contaminants.
• Performing site investigations using geochemical, geotechnical, and geophysical field and laboratory methods.
• Preparing and presenting reports on findings for government officials, businesses or the public.

What jobs can I get with an environmental geology degree? 

Environmental geologists apply their knowledge in a variety of industries. Potential employers include engineering, environmental, and geophysical consulting firms, as well as mining and oil and gas companies.  Federal, state, and local government entities, such as geological surveys or environmental agencies, also hire environmental geologists.

Is a master's degree in environmental geology degree right for me?

KU’s professional science graduate programs are designed for students interested in using scientific knowledge to solve environmental problems. The Environmental Geology program combines in-depth coursework in geology and environmental policy, with project management and communications training. The unique curriculum provides professionals with the skills needed to collect and clearly communicate reliable data, and to successfully lead projects and manage teams.

You may complete the majority of your coursework online, with three on-site day-long workshops worth one credit hour each, or a week-long field course worth three credit hours. These courses provide hands-on training with tools and methods that are commonly used in the environmental industry. Learn more about these hands-on workshops, and the summer field hydrology and applied geophysics courses.