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 B.S.
- 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 B.S.
ABET Accredited Program
This undergraduate 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 PE examination. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, this program meets the education requirements 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?
Geological Engineering Degree Courses
Online Geological Engineering Degree
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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.