The Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences is a classical art and sciences degree that gives students a great deal of flexibility in their choice of upper-division courses. Students must complete courses in the natural sciences, the social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities.

This diversity of subjects provides an opportunity to learn about basic differences in outlook among different disciplines, the ways questions are raised and answered, and the ways the answers are validated and made relevant in practical use. Students who plan to become professional geoscientists should pursue one of the BS in Geological Sciences degree options.