I would like to get into a decent program involving Paleontology. So, if anyone can help me out, I'll really appreciate it. Thanks!
2007-03-27 19:11:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Check out Boston College - used to have a decent Geology program. You will have to major in Geology at the bachelor's level and then concentrate on Paleontology in graduate school. Virtually all professional paleontologists I know (and I know a bunch) have at least a master's degree if not a PHD.
2007-03-28 01:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not major in Paleontology, you major in Geology (and minor in Biology, I would think). When doing your Masters Degree you would take all the advanced Paleo classes you could take. I don't know where the schools are that would be good, but there are many fine institutions in the Northeast (e.g. MIT) where you could go.
2007-03-28 17:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to major in paleo and be a real player, GO to the best schools - out west. I majored in geology in MA and if I had to do over I would definately go out west. The field work makes all the difference. There is only so much you can learn from a book. Gotta get in the field.
2007-03-28 10:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by TheRockLady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋