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Earth Science

Degree Focus

The Earth and environmental sciences aspire to understand Earth’s dynamic history — how it “works” and documents its age and origin in rocks and landscapes; and how geological processes affect modern environmental and ecological systems. These studies provide vital perspectives into how Earth can simultaneously sustain and threaten life and influence human interaction. Students may study topics across geology, ecology, environmental science, climatology and environmental management. Program graduates are able to pursue careers in environmental policy and management, geospatial technology, meteorology, agriculture and government agencies.

Degree Focus

The Earth and environmental sciences aspire to understand Earth’s dynamic history — how it “works” and documents its age and origin in rocks and landscapes; and how geological processes affect modern environmental and ecological systems. These studies provide vital perspectives into how Earth can simultaneously sustain and threaten life and influence human interaction. Students may study topics across geology, ecology, environmental science, climatology and environmental management. Program graduates are able to pursue careers in environmental policy and management, geospatial technology, meteorology, agriculture and government agencies.

Sample Courseload

Biology,Calculus,Chemistry,Climatology,Earth Processes,Geochemistry,Geography,Meteorology,Physics

Additional Degrees & Concentrations

(BS/Minor/Assoc) - Students of geography and meteorology will gain an understanding of the connection between the physical world and the environment. Students will study geomorphology, cartography and geospatial technology as well as climatology and radar and satellite analysis.

(Concentration) - The study of climate and the earth’s surface are the primary focus of atmospheric and surface process degree concentration programs. Students will learn the field and laboratory methods needed to understand climate and earth surface processes and coursework may include topics within geography, chemistry and physics.

(Concentration) - The Earth and climate science degree concentration focus on research methodology applicable to climate change at both a local and global scale. Students will learn various methods of analysis and may study human and environmental health, geology and soil science.

(Cert) - Students of physical and atmospheric science degree programs may choose to pursue a graduate certification in professional meteorology and climatology to expand their skillset. Topics covered in this certification program may include climate, satellite and radar forecasting and meteorological science.

Offering This Degree

Ball State University

Butler University

Depauw University

Earlham College

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