Degrees

B.S. Geological Science

B.S. Geological Science Earth Science concentration

B.S. Geological Science Environmental Geology concentration

Minors

Earth Science

Geological Science

Secondary Education

A traditional geology program designed for students wishing a solid background in geology that will prepare them for graduate studies.

A minimum of 126 semester credit hours is required. The 18 credit hours of additional science/math electives must include at least 6 credit hours in Geology electives.

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Bachelor of Science - Geological Science, Environmental concentration.

 

This program prepares student for direct employment in the Environmental field or for graduate studies. Requires 2 years of Chemistry and a number of environment-related geology courses. Excludes some traditional geology courses such as Paleontology and Petrology.

A minimum of 126 semester credit hours is required. Note that General Chemistry (CHE 130 and CHE 131) should be taken as the laboratory science distribution sequence.

More flexible program that offers a broad background in Earth Science.

A minimum of 126 semester credit hours is required. Note that GLS 100 and GGR 100P should be taken as the laboratory science distribution sequence. Courses in Cartography or a Secondary Education minor can be substituted for some or all of the 12 credit hours of science/math electives.

 

Geological Sciences Minor

15-18 semester credit hours in Geology courses are required, as approved by the Geological Sciences Chairperson.

Earth Science Minor

15-18 semester credit hours in Natural Sciences are required, as approved by the Geological Sciences Chairperson.

Secondary Education Minor in Earth Sciences

Each student must complete the courses required for a major in Geological Sciences with an Earth Science Concentration previously described.

In addition, minors in Secondary Education must complete the courses listed below.

1.	American Government. See Education Department listing	3 cr.
2.	Education Component (27 Credits)
	EDU 251 The Secondary School-History & Thought	3 cr.
	EDU 252 The Contemporary High School	3 cr.
	EDU 337S Secondary School Curriculum Materials and Methodology in Teaching Science	3 cr.
	EDU 255 Instructional Technology for the Secondary School	3 cr.
	EDU 256 The Secondary School: Urban-Suburban-Legal Issues	3 cr.
	EDU 497 Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Education (9-12), Earth Sciences	12 cr.
	Measurement and Evaluation standard will be met through the Student Teaching Seminars.
3.	Support Course.
	PSY 252 Adolescent Psychology	3 cr.