Explore the Earth and its natural systems in the field and in top-notch labs and classrooms.
![Students and faculty members spend an afternoon lab exploring the geology of Moss Island in Little Falls, N.Y., with geology professor Martin Wong.](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2019-04/20130427_little_falls_008.jpg?itok=pD--9geX)
Earth and Environmental Geoscience students at Colgate work side-by-side with faculty in the classroom, in the field, and in the lab. Off-campus field programs and student-faculty research involving hands-on experience with specialized instrumentation and computer modeling are just some of the ways our students explore the science of geology.
Colgate’s Earth and Environmental Geoscience concentration programs are designed to build an enhanced understanding of the planet and to help students pursue careers in science, education, environmental consulting, business, law, and natural resource-related fields.
The department offers the following major and minor programs: