Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Sacramento City 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 California colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Sacramento City College

440 Shatto Pl, Los Angeles, CA

Sacramento City College (SCC), part of the Los Rios Community College District, is a two-year community college in Sacramento, California.  In addition to its main campus, SCC holds classes at its Davis and West Sacramento centers. SCC offers hundreds of academic study programs that lead to an associate's degree, as well as study programs geared for students transferring to four-year colleges and universities to complete a bachelor's degree. SCC also offers vocational training programs that lead to occupational degrees and certificates.

SCC encourages local high school students to enroll in its Advanced Education Enrichment program, once they reach 11^th and 12^th grade. This program allows them to take up to two classes at SCC per semester, which earn them academic credits to apply toward a college degree or certificate.

Distance education is offered at SCC, through online courses or a combination of online courses, onsite classes, and televised courses.

The Sacramento City College Vision Statement:

Sacramento City College seeks to create a learning community that celebrates diversity, nurtures personal growth, inspires academic, and economic leadership.

History

Sacramento City College was founded in 1916 as a department of Sacramento High School. In 1922, the city of Sacramento established a junior college district that severed the college's connection with Sacramento High School. In 1936, Sacramento City College became part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. In 1964, SCC left the Sacramento City Unified School District to join the Los Rios Junior College District. Another college in this district was American River College. In 1970 the district was renamed to "Los Rios Junior College District." Cosumnes River College and Folsom Lake College soon joined the District.

Academics

Sacramento City College confers the following degrees and certificates:

• Associate of Art Degree
• Associate in Science Degree
• Certificate of Achievement
• Certificate of Completion

The academic calendar of Sacramento City College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

Sacramento City College divides its academic areas into divisions, rather than colleges or schools. The SCC Divisions are:

• Advanced Technology Division
• Behavioral and Social Sciences Division
• Business Division
• Counseling and Student Services Division
• Humanities and Fine Arts Division
• Language and Literature Division
• Learning Resources Division
• Mathematics/Statistics and Engineering Division
• Physical Education, Health and Athletics Division
• Science and Allied Health Division

Student Life

There are many SCC student clubs, groups and organizations available on campus for student involvement. The Cultural Awareness Center sponsors intercultural programs and activities. SCC students may participate in College Governance and Student Leadership activities. Community outreach and volunteer service programs are available, as well as intramural sports. The SCC Dance and Cheer program is approved as a club sport through Student Leadership and Development, as well as the Department of Physical Education, Health & Athletics.  The student newspaper, "Express," is also available online as e.press, and provides information on the latest campus events and activities.

SCC has a Students Obtaining Success (SOS) program that helps students find the academic, financial and tutoring support needed to succeed.  Other student services include a library, writing center, computer labs, information technology services, an International Student Center, free student email (iMail), wireless access, food services and coffee houses, counseling, veterans affairs, and more.

Traditions

The mascot of Sacramento City College is the panther, and the school colors are red and gold.

Athletics

The Sacramento City College "Panthers" compete in many intercollegiate sports in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Wrestling

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main campus, Sacramento City College has satellite campuses at:

• Davis Center
• West Sacramento Center

Community Life

Many of Sacramento City College's venues and services are available to the Sacramento community, including performances at its City Theatre, art exhibits at its Kondos Art Gallery, Shakespeare in the Park, and more. The SCC Cosmetology Department offers free hair cuts or manicures to community members who donate canned goods for charity. The SCC Dental Health Clinic provides a range of affordable dental care services to community members.

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

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).