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Associate of Science in Geology Irvine Valley College Irvine Valley College, USA

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USD 11904

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USD 54

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24 months

Duration

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4.5

IELTS

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52

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Geology is the scientific study of Earth’s internal and external processes.  Some areas of study include plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, minerals and rocks, paleontology and evolution, landslides and surficial weathering and erosion, groundwater and river systems, glaciers, coastal processes and changes to coastal geologic landscapes, and impacts of climate change on Earth.  This is a small list of the intriguing subjects studied in geology.  

Geology is a subject that incorporates the disciplines of mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics and engineering to name a few. If you wonder about how the Earth works, why the earth looks as it does, or why some areas are more susceptible to earthquakes and volcanoes then geology may be for you.

Geology covers a broad range of ideas that can greatly enhance you carrier options.  There are a large range of careers available to students with degrees in geology.  Local, state and federal government positions for example positions on state and regional water boards or the Army Corp of Engineers, petroleum and mining geologists, geophysicists and seismologists, and private positions with geotechnical engineering or environmental companies like Jacobs Engineering, URS or AECOM. Teaching positions at universities, colleges, and high schools.  Research and science writing, and many more. 

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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

    4.5 IELTS Score
    52 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    41 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    80 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    11904

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 54

    Application Fee
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    15600 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Irvine Valley College offers scholarships through the college's Foundation and generous contributors. Scholarships are typically awarded using a variety of criteria as determined by the scholarship representatives, availability of funds, merit of application, and other distinctions. While the majority of recipients are selected solely through their online application, a few require interviews. The application cycle opens in November and closes in February. Applicants are notified in May if they are selected to receive a scholarship.

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