Why Study Geology at Juniata?
Allison Phillips '07, Geology POE, shares her thoughts on why the Geology department at Juniata is unique.
- Location - We are situated in the midst of world classic geological landscapes with ready access to exposures that demonstrate geology at work.
- Field-oriented approach to the study of geology - afternoon laboratories are routinely spent on the outcrop. You will get out into the field at least 10 times during your first year.
- All of our graduates seeking professional positions directly related to their degrees have been hired within four weeks of graduation.
- All of our graduates who have applied to graduate schools to pursue Masters and Ph.D. degrees have been accepted with full funding and many have been awarded prestigious fellowships.
- Our students routinely present their research findings at Geological Society of America professional meetings.
- Outstanding access to research grade facilities and equipment
- Opportunity for semester-long academic immersion at Juniata's Raystown Field Station