The earth science composite teaching major prepares students to teach earth science in secondary schools. Coursework integrates geology, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics in the study of our natural surroundings.
From climate change to clean water to sustainable energy sources, today’s biggest challenges demand experts who understand Earth’s systems and how humans interact with them. The Environmental Geoscience major at Utah State University gives you the science...
Geology is the part of broader Earth Science that examines the solid Earth, its composition, history, structure, and how it interacts with the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.In this study of how Earth works, geoscientists integrate knowledge of bio...
Hydrogeology is the subdiscipline within geology that deals with the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the earth’s crust. Students in the specialization take engineering courses in addition to their geology coursework as th...
The Geology Professional emphasis builds upon the core geology curriculum with courses tailored for learning the scientific, hands-on, and professional skills necessary in the modern workforce.
This degree is for students interested in knowing core geoscience principles while also having a multidisciplinary degree for careers in wide variety of fields. This terminal degree program requires a combination of advanced courses selected from geoscien...
The Department of Geosciences is one of the oldest departments at Utah State. It fosters a friendly environment where students are able to interact with faculty and receive specialized attention and opportunities for research.
To be proficient in paleontology, students need a core understanding of Earth history, as well as sedimentation and stratigraphy. The series of elective courses provides the possibility of studying a broad range of specific topics relevant to paleontology...
A minor in Geology is available to allow students to learn some of the important principles and concepts of geology without having to earn a bachelor’s in it.
