Undergraduate Programs
The Department of Earth and Climate Sciences is launching two new majors - Earth Science and Climate Science - and one new minor in Earth and Climate Sciences. Students may begin to declare these majors in fall 2025. The existing majors of Environmental Geology and Geological Sciences and minors of Geology and Geosciences will be phased out with students graduating in spring 2027. The new degree sheets and FAQs can be viewed at the following links while our website is updated:
- Degree sheets for Earth Science and Climate Science majors
- Degree sheet for Earth and Climate Sciences minor
- New majors information & FAQs
Students considering one of these majors should discuss their course selections with a faculty member in the Department of Earth and Climate Sciences. This is particularly important because some upper level courses are offered in alternate years. Careful planning will give students the opportunity to participate in more course offerings, optional field trips, and student-faculty research as an undergraduate.
Programs
BS in Environmental Geology
The BS in Environmental Geology emphasizes breadth and flexibility for students seeking a double major, teaching certification, medical programs, careers in multidisciplinary fields such as environmental law, or a broad-based liberal arts major.
BS in Geological Sciences
The BS in Geological Sciences is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in geology and related fields or entry level employment.
Minor in Geology
The Minor in Geology is available to students in the School of Engineering.
Minor in Geoscience
The Minor in Geoscience is available to Arts and Sciences students who are majoring in archaeology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, quantitative economics, or other majors by petition.
Admissions
Please visit our admissions website for comprehensive information on our admissions processes and requirements, deadlines, financial aid options, forms and instructions.
