List of University Paleontology Programs
Your Name
I have a friend whose daughter is very interested in acquiring a degree in
paleontology or a closely related field. I told him I would check and see
if someone in the discussion groups either had or could direct me to a
list of Universitys which have programs in this area. I would really
appreciate it if one you could help me out.
chris brochu
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
(http://eteweb.lscf.ucsb.edu/svp/) maintains a listing of graduate
programs in vertebrate paleo. The Paleontological Society should be
contacted for information on more general paleo programs.
There really aren't any undergraduate paleontology programs anywhere,
though paleontology courses can be taken through most geology
departments, and paleontological research can be conducted along with
faculty. Most paleontologists get their degrees in geology with heavy
biological coursework, though biology degrees with heavy geology
coursework are also common. Strict emphasis on paleontology usually
begins in graduate school - which is as it should be, given the nature
of the job market and the need for paleontologists to be flexible and
broadly-trained.
chris
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Christopher Brochu
Department of Geological Sciences
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712