International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Geology - Geophysics

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at Louisiana State University , individuals will receive:

The Bachelor of Science in Geology program curriculum at Louisiana State University  prepares undergraduates for graduate study in geology, geophysics, and related fields, as well as for various professional careers such as teaching, research, resource exploration and development, and environmental management and remediation. The undergraduate curriculum offers three areas of concentration: Geology, Environmental geology, and Geophysics. The geophysics concentration places additional emphasis on mathematics and physics, while all concentrations focus on fundamental geologic processes of the earth.

Laboratory and field studies are integrated into the curriculum at all levels, including a six-week field geology course at the department’s permanent field camp in the Colorado Front Range. The curriculum allows for flexibility in the final three semesters of study, enabling students to develop a program of advanced coursework tailored to their area of concentration and career goals with department guidance and approval. Students in the environmental geology concentration take physical hydrogeology.

All three areas of concentration aim to provide students with a solid foundation in basic geology and prepare them for entry into a graduate program or a professional career.