ATU Geology Program and Student Outcomes

 

ATU Geology Program and Student Outcomes


--Program educational objectives--

 

Within a Few years of graduation, ATU Geology Majors will…

 

1) Be engaged in the pursuit of GIT/PG (Geologist in Training/Professional Geologist) licensure, or other certifications through employment in a geological or closely related occupational field. 

2) Be solving problems aided by the geological techniques and skills they learned in their field and laboratory based undergraduate program. 

3) Have recognized a pathway to make positive contributions to society using their geological techniques and skills by practicing their profession in an ethical and responsible manner and engaging in lifelong learning to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society and world.  

 

--Student outcomes--

 

students will be assessed on the following gained skills:

-An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined geologic problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science to areas of geology. 

-An ability to critically review scientific literature in order to design a geology-based proposal to further the discipline or fulfill a need. 

-An ability to collect and interpret field data and represent these in an organized visualization using traditional geologic methods 

-An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 

-An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities common throughout the geologic profession.

-An ability to establish goals, meet deadlines, and function effectively as teams while maintaining safety in a field setting. 

 

INformation pertaining to our students:

Enrollment Data

       2018       2019       2020       2021       2022
Environmental Option   9   8   4   6   8
Petroleum Option   8   9   6   1   1
Professional Option   10   9   8   7   7

 

Graduation Data (by Academic Year)

        2018       2019       2020       2021       2022
Environmental Option   4   3   1   1   1
Petroleum Option   6   2   0   1   2
Professional Option   4   4   0   3   1

 

GEology students at atu have one of the best pricepoints for a geology degree in the state, and have added benefits of a good faculty to student ratio.
THis influnces the high graduation rate --ANd with connections across arkansas and the U.S.-- a good job placement percentage.