Geosciences, 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 observing conditions in a wide range of 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 prepared for careers in a wide range of industries, including water management, contaminant remediation, environmental monitoring, geologic surveys and 3D modeling (as a GIS Analyst), natural resource exploration, or to continue your education in graduate school.
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.
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
View Academic CatalogPhysics, Earth Science & Space Systems Engineering Department
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Dr. Eric Jerde, Chair
123 Lappin Hall
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: e.jerde@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-5406
