Geosciences Area, B.S.
What You’ll Learn in geology and earth systems science
Learn the knowledge and real-world skills to become a successful Geoscientist. You’ll have numerous hands-on learning opportunities to observe conditions in various ecosystems by conducting local and regional fieldwork and advanced geospatial and resource modeling, with additional opportunities to travel to national and international geological sites.
What You Can Do with a geology and earth systems science Degree
You’ll be ready for careers in industries such as water management, contaminant remediation, environmental monitoring, geologic surveys and 3D modeling (as a GIS Analyst), and natural resource exploration. You’ll also develop valuable skills like speaking, writing, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism. Additionally, you can choose to continue your education in graduate school.
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Scientist
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- GIS Specialist
- Hydrogeologist
- Mining Engineer
- Oceanographer
- Paleontologist
- Petroleum Geologist
- Allen Institute
- ATC Group Services LLC
- Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
- Diversified Energy Company
- NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, INC.
GEOLOGY OPTION
This option is for students who want to pursue workforce readiness or advanced study of geology in graduate school.
This option is for students who want to pursue advanced study of geology in graduate school.
This option offers a Bachelor of Science in Geology and a secondary education teaching certificate.
Admission to geology and earth systems science
You must be accepted to study at MSU to enroll in the geology and earth systems science program.
MSU Admission Requirements
Research Opportunities
Morehead State students have numerous opportunities to actively participate in academic research as early as their freshman year through our Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program.
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Courses & Info
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