Bachelor's in Geological Engineering Degree
Worldwide travel, advanced laboratories, hands-on equipment and small class sizes. Not exactly a rocky road.
UND geological engineering students receive top-notch instruction in small classes. We're also proud to offer the only online Geological Engineering degree in the nation!
- Program type:
- Major
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 4 years
- Credit hours:
- 128
Why earn a Geological Engineering degree?
Geological engineering is a hybrid field. It applies geology to engineering problems and engineering to geological problems. The field is broad and diverse. Geological engineers work with engineers and scientists of many sorts. But, overall, all geological engineers are focused on the safe use of natural resources and protecting people and property from harm caused by geological forces. Geological engineering is a hybrid field. It involves applying geology to engineering problems and engineering to geological problems. The field is broad and diverse, and geological engineers work with engineers and scientists of many sorts. Geological engineers are focused on the safe production and use of natural resources, on building and construction projects of many sorts, and on protecting people, property, and the environment from harm caused by human or natural forces.
Geological Engineering Program Specializations
Besides a comprehensive and high-quality program, we offer four unique opportunities for undergraduate geological engineering students who choose to specialize:
- A petroleum concentration includes coursework designed to prepare students for employment in the petroleum industry while they complete their B.S. in Geological Engineering.
- A geotechnical concentration prepares students for a career in goetechnical engineering after they complete their bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering.
- A water resources concentration provides a strong background in hydrogeology, water resource production, groundwater contamination and remediation, and water quality and lab analyses.
- A combined program allows students to earn a master's degree in addition to a bachelor's at an accelerated pace.
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ABET Accredited Program
This bachelor's degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Accreditation is a critical factor to consider if you plan to pursue a license as a Professional Engineer.
On-Campus or Online Geological Engineering Degree
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Satisfy the eligibility requirement to sit for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, passing the FE exam is required as the first step to pursue a license as a Professional Engineer in all 50 states.
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Gain access to the Wilson M. Laird Core and Sample Library, a vast resource containing 40,000 cores from nearly every oil well drilled in North Dakota.
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The F.D. Holland Jr. Geology Library is one of the largest geoscience libraries in the upper Midwest.
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Generous scholarship support available and excellent instructors with a wide range of backgrounds.
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Smallest class sizes of any engineering discipline at UND.
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This flexible online degree allows students to continue to work and keep up with personal obligations.
What can I do with a Geological Engineering degree?
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FAQs
Yes, the undergraduate Geological Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Accreditation makes our program invaluable for candidates aspiring to obtain a Professional Engineer license. All UND programs are also fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
A typical expectation is about 3 hours of work per credit, so about 8 or 9 hours per 3 credit class. Most classes will have a few hours of lecture each week and then students must be motivated to study and practice the concepts outside of class.
The 128 credit hours required for completing our Geological Engineering degree program, online or on campus, are expected to take approximately four years for a full time student.
Yes, our students have the flexibility to change the modality of their program from an online to an on campus format. Some students have decided they prefer an in person experience and moved to campus, while vice versa some students find that the online format works better for them.
Yes, there are many scholarships available to all students, with many alumni sponsored scholarships specifically for each discipline. In geological engineering, a famous benefactor in the oil and gas business Harold Hamm has made many scholarships available. Most scholarships are awarded based on GPA, meeting a minimum course load, or other various criteria depending on the requests of the donor.
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Helping you fulfill your aspirations is our highest priority. We'll work with you to design a custom educational plan that meets your goals.