Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Central Texas College will help students gain knowledge in the earth sciences, including the behavior of solids, liquids, and gases that compromise the earth, as well as the forces that act upon it. Students who graduate the geology degree program may follow a career path in paleontology, stratigraphy, geological mapping, and more. Courses include instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, and geophysical principles. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Central Texas College

3030 North Dallas Ave, Lancaster, TX

Central Texas College (CTC) is a two-year public community college that offers associate degrees and certificates in academic, professional and vocational areas. The main campus for Central Texas College is in Killeen, Texas. CTC has recently opened a campus in Fort Hood, Texas, and also has satellite campuses and learning centers in other locations in Texas and around the world, including military installations and overseas embassies. CTC also offers study-at-sea programs. The distance learning programs offered through CTC are ranked number five in the United States for enrollments in degree granting programs.

Students hoping to transfer to a four-year university can follow one of the Central Texas College's transfer study programs and benefit from the many articulation agreements the college has with four-year institutions nationwide.

The CTC has been named one of the top 20 military-friendly schools in the U.S. for four consecutive years. This honor is based on the education and support services the school provides to military personnel through worldwide contracts, and also for its participation in the employment opportunities program for military spouses.

Central Texas College Mission Statement:

Central Texas College provides education for a global community through responsive, innovative instruction and educational services for diverse student populations.

History

Central Texas College (CTC) was founded in 1965 by the citizens of Central Texas to serve Bell County, and Burnet, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, Mills, San Saba, McCulloch and Williamson counties.  The college opened its doors in 1967 with 2,068 enrolled students.

CTC established additional learning sites in Fort Hood and Europe in the 1970s. Additional sites were opened worldwide by 1976, and military programs were expanding through the 1980s.

Academics

For most of its core programs, the academic calendar for Central Texas College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. Varied and flexible scheduling is offered at satellite campuses and learning sites.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units for Central Texas College are divided into departments and programs of study, rather than colleges or schools. CTC students may pursue a degree program for an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and a variety of certificate programs. Classroom courses are offered in more than 100 locations. Distance learning courses provide many options for study at CTC.  There are also military-specific programs offered.

Student Life

There are more than 20 student organizations and clubs available at Central Texas College, covering interests ranging from political, social, and academic, to recreational, athletic and religious. Campus activities include guest speakers, meetings, picnics, barbecues, fundraising events and field trips.

The Roy J. Smith Student Center has more information about all Student Life activities. The Upper Student Center houses the Student Government Association, and offers meeting rooms, a game room, recreational center, and student lounge.

On-campus housing is available through Morton Hall, a co-ed housing facility for 120 students. Married students may reside in one of the more than 50 unfurnished apartments available for full-time CTC students. A playground and free Internet services, and shared laundry room are available at the apartment complex.

Athletics

Intramural sports are available at CTC for recreation, but the school does not currently participate in intercollegiate competitive sports.

Satellite Campuses

CTC has two primary campuses in Texas: Central Campus and Fort Hood Campus. It operates five other campuses, which are the Continental Campus, the Europe Campus, the Service Area Campus, the Navy Campus, and the Pacific Far East Campus. Included within each campus are many learning sites. Some campuses, like the Navy Campus, offer programs only for military personnel, while others enroll military, civilians and incarcerated students.

Community Life

CTC serves the community by offering continuing education classes and other programs to citizens of Killeen and Fort Hood, as well as Bell County, and Burnet, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, Mills, San Saba, McCulloch and Williamson counties.

Programs for high school students in the area include:

American Preparatory Institute (API): Local students can complete a high school diploma through the American Preparatory Institute (API) or a GED through the Adult Education community-based programs.

College Now: High school sophomores and juniors can get a jump on earning college credits by applying for early admission and participating in dual and concurrent credit courses.

Fast Track: Graduating seniors can explore what CTC has to offer and be guaranteed a letter of acceptance upon graduation from high school.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $147110
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $128320

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Description

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $134070
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $85500

Hydrologists

Description

Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation, its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and its return to the ocean and atmosphere.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, hydrologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $89880

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).