Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Mt Hood Community 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 Oregon colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Mt Hood Community College

1 Abbey Drive, Saint Benedict, OR

Mt. Hood Community College, located in Gresham, Oregon, was founded in 1966 to provide post-secondary and higher education options for residents of its service area and currently serves over 33,000 students annually. The school is funded through local taxes, state funds and tuition. The school currently operates two campuses in Gresham and Maywood, as well as The Bruning Center for Allied Health Education. MHCC is dedicated to providing students with the best education and services possible, reviewing programs and offerings regularly to ensure they meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics

Mt. Hood Community College offers a large number of programs that allow students to choose the programs that best suits his or her future plans and goals. Academic transfer programs assist students in pursuing an undergraduate degree by completing the first two years of a four year education followed by applying to transfer to a four year institution in order to continue the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer is made easier for students seeking admission to a public Oregon College or University, though transfer is possible to private and out of state institutions.

Career training and technical programs provide an education a high demand field, allowing students to develop the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals. Students will receive education and training through classroom and practical courses, with practical courses providing supervised setting within which the student will perfect methods and techniques required by his or her chosen field.  Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates one's competency in the chosen field which is useful when seeking entry level employment.

Programs offered include:

Automotive Technology

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

Geology

Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Mt. Hood Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual that wishes to enroll to do so once they have completed and submitted an application for admission and paid all associated fees. Students must also supply test scores and transcripts if available and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and an appointment with a counselor to discuss goals and program enrollment are also encouraged.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the information from which is used by the school's financial aid office in order to determine the extent of one's financial needs and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her financial aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

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

• Salem, OR
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $92910

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

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

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