Welcome to Geology at Humboldt State University

The Geology Department at Humboldt State University provides an outstanding program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our unique location atop the Cascadia subduction zone provides a natural laboratory for the study of neotectonics and surficial processes. Our nationally acclaimed faculty are committed to quality field-oriented instruction and the involvement of students in all aspects of their research programs. Our capstone course is a six week geology field camp.  We consider our field camp to be one of the best offered in the country.  HSU Geology alumni have enjoyed success in advanced graduate degree programs at top Universities and in a broad variety of earth science careers.