Why UMKC?
UMKC geology students receive a broad-based education that leads to a practical basis for professional careers. UMKC’s campus is located in the heart of Kansas City and within walking distance of the prestigious Linda Hall Library, the largest privately funded library of science, engineering and technology in the world open to the public.
Fast Facts
- There are approximately 85 undergraduates in geosciences degree programs; 60 percent studying environmental studies, 20 percent studying geography,
20 percent studying geology. - Upper-level classes average 12 students.
- UMKC is home to the Center for Applied Environmental Research (CAER).
- Faculty who work with the center undertake research and education related to the environment and collaborate with other environmental organizations. Internships with CAER are available.
- Geology majors take field trips for their coursework and have opportunities to travel for field and lab research.
Student Organizations
Geology Club offers many opportunities to:
- Meet with visiting scientists and lecturers.
- Attend special interest forums and lectures.
- Participate in geological field trips including fossil hunting, rock and mineral collecting, caving, hiking, canoeing and more.
- Attend national geological meetings and conferences.
Real World Experience
Careers
Career options for Geology Majors:
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Salaries
Admission Requirements
- Prospective students desiring to major in Geology should take as many classes as possible in mathematics and science during their high school years.
- It would be desirable for all prospective Geology B.S. majors to have completed a semester of calculus.
- All undergraduate majors in Geology must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in all courses taken to fulfill departmental degree requirements. This minimum GPA also applies to all credit hours transferred from other institutions.
Prerequisite Courses
- There are no prerequisite courses before becoming a geology major.
Major Courses
Geology, B.A.
- A minimum of 41 credit hours of department course work.
- Additional 12-18 supporting requisite credit hours.
Geology, B.S.
- A minimum of 41 credit hours of department course work.
- Additional 25-32 supporting mathematics and
science credit hours.
Other Programs Available
- Master of Science degree in environmental and urban geosciences.
- Advanced certificate program in geographic information
systems (GIS). - Graduate certificate program in waste management.
- Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.
Faculty
- Geosciences faculty members are actively involved in research and professional associations and are internationally recognized for expertise in subjects including: earthquakes, geoarchaeology, climate change, hydrogeology, geophysics, waste management, mineral resources, environmental science and GIS.
- Faculty members have published a number of books and professional journal articles. Their research has also been featured in “Geology,” “National Geographic,” “Time,” “Nature,” and “Science.”
- The department boasts a diverse faculty, who between them are conversant in 10 languages. Forty percent are non-white, coming from China, India, Korea and Nigeria. Women comprise 20 percent of faculty.
Faculty contacts:
Dr. Tina Niemi (Geology, B.A. and B.S.)
816-235-5342
http:// cas.umkc.edu/geo
Contact us
UMKC Office of Admissions
120 Administrative Center
University of Missouri-Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
(816) 235-1111
www.umkc.edu
Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may
call Relay Missouri at:
1-800-735-2966 (TT)
1-800-735-2466 (voice)
Visit us
Contact the UMKC Welcome Center at 816-235-UMKC (8652), or toll-free at 1-800-775-UMKC (8652), and we'll arrange a guided campus tour and a meeting with faculty and staff.
