The Department of Geological Sciences will train the future generation of educators and geoscience professionals in the backdrop of the El Paso region's unique geologic setting and provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student research at local, state, national and international levels.

Mission

The Department of Geological Science seeks to instill core knowledge in the geosciences in non-major undergraduate students, including those seeking a degree that leads to teaching and the primary and secondary levels. We also seek to equip geoscience major undergraduate students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for them to become successful professionals and leaders in the local to national arena. We also seek to develop graduate students into professionals that can be employed in industry, academia, and government and have outstanding careers. Central to this mission is an active research program that involves students at all levels and serves as a focal point for geoscience, environmental, and materials expertise for our region, the state of Texas, and beyond to national and international venues.