Geology is the scientific study of planet Earth and involves the observation and interpretation of processes that form and change our world. Some of these processes, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions, proceed rapidly, often with catastrophic consequences. Others, such as erosion or mountain building can progress so slowly that their results are scarcely noticeable over a human lifetime. Each of these processes, however, can exert a profound influence on human activities and can, in turn, be influenced intentionally or unintentionally by human activities.
The courses offered by this department are designed to serve the needs of five groups of students:
Those who desire a general knowledge of geology as part of a liberal education;
Those who need geological information as a cognate subject in other professions;
Those who wish to major in geology as part of a broad liberal arts education;
Those who wish to major in environmental science;
Those who plan to become professional geologists.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected August, December 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
2155 Old Main Bldg,
4841 Cass Avenue,
DETROIT,
Michigan,
48201, United States
Students must have completed a high school or secondary school academic performance.
English proficiency requirements:
TOEFL iBT and IELTS: Minimum scores of 79-80 TOEFL iBT and IELTS 6.5 are required for admission to Wayne State.
MET: WSU also accepts exam scores from the 4 skill Michigan English Test (MET). You must score a minimum of 64 on the MET.
Duolingo: You must score a minimum of 110 on the Duolingo test.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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