Career Pattern: Geology
This program is designed for students who plan to become professional geologists or who wish to pursue graduate study in geology. The Geology career pattern consists of 93 hours distributed among major field core requirements (12 hours), career pattern requirements (39 hours), two cognates (19 hours and 18 hours), and general electives (5 hours). An additional 27 hours of General Education requirements are required.
Career Pattern: Earth Science
The earth science program has two curricula. One, technical curriculum, is designed for those desiring a general background in earth science. The second, Earth Science for Teachers, is for those planning to teach the earth sciences.
The technical curriculum consists of 89 hours distributed among major field core requirements (12 hours), career pattern requirements (11 hours), career pattern electives (18 hours), a cognate (18 hours), a minor (18 hours), and general electives (12 hours). The minor, which must be in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, or Computer Science, will be selected by the student and approved by the major academic advisor. An additional 31 hours of General Education requirements are required.
Career Pattern: Earth Science for Teachers
The Earth Science for Teachers curriculum is designed for those who plan to teach earth science in the secondary school system. This curriculum consists of 97 hours distributed among major field core requirements (12 hours), career pattern requirements (8 hours), career pattern electives (14 hours), a cognate (33 hours), and a minor in Secondary Education involving education courses and directed teaching. An additional 27 hours are required for General Education. Student must contact Secondary Education minor advisor for approval of appropriate courses for licensure. For specific procedures and additional requirements for teacher licensure, see College of Education .
NOTE: Please see Secondary Education minor for minor requirements and additional information.