Why become a geology major at Western? Because the natural setting of WWU adjacent to the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound provides an ideal environment for discovering the excitement of geology. Moreover, because the department is committed to both quality teaching and research. We care about the learning process and experience.
 
The department consists of 13 faculty members who have a broad range of research interests.Our department boasts faculty that have been honored by WWU: three for teaching and two for research excellence. Our program offers small class sizes and faculty who encourage students to learn through field experiences and by involving them in active research. Students in our program develop an interdisciplinary background in the physical sciences and become environmentally responsible, scientifically literate citizens.
 
For all of our students, we strive to create excitement about discovery and competence in application of the scientific method. We want to develop in all students an understanding of geological processes and their effects on the earth and society so that they will be environmentally responsible, scientifically literate citizens.
 
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