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Majors and Minors in the Earth Science Department

Thinking student The Department of Earth Science encompasses five curricular disciplines: Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Earth Science Education. Major programs are offered in two baccalaureate areas: the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts.

The B. S. degree in Air Quality prepares students for careers in governmental regulation of air quality, industrial compliance with the Clean Air Act, and private consulting. The B. S. degree in Geology is intended for students who wish to become professional geologists and who plan to enter graduate school in geology. This curriculum meets the standards of the American Institute of Professional Geologists. The B. A. in Geology provides a wider choice of electives than the B. S. in Geology and prepares students for additional study in selected fields of geology, paleontology, and related earth science areas. Students interested in preparing for an environmentally oriented geoscience career can elect to complete the B. A. in Geology with Environmental Science Emphasis. The B. A. degree in Earth Science is designed as a broad liberal arts major that can build a strong foundation for a variety of career plans. It also provides supportive background and additional career options as a second major for students majoring in other disciplines such as mathematics, computer science, industrial technology, anthropology, geography, biology, chemistry or related areas. Students wishing to work as professional interpreters with park systems, nature centers, museums, and other areas requiring field skills in the natural sciences and natural history communication skills are advised to select the B. A. in Earth Science with Intrepretive Naturalist Emphasis. The B. A. degree in Earth Science Teaching is designed to prepare secondary Earth Science teachers.

Specific Requirements for Majors

Air Quality (B. S.)
Earth Science (B. A. non-teaching)
Earth Science (B. A. teaching)
Earth Science - Interpretive Naturalist Emphasis (B. A.)
Geology (B. A.)
Geology (B. S.)
Geology with Environmental Science Emphasis (B. A.)

Specific Requirements for Minors

Astronomy
Earth Science
Earth Science - Teaching
Geology
Meteorology


Scholarships

Scholarships Awarded by the Department
Scholarships Awarded by the College of Natural Sciences
Scholarships Awarded by the University of Northern Iowa

Career Information

Careers of Earth Science Department Graduates
Earth Science Career Possibilities
Earth Science Career Possibilities - PDF
Earth Science Career Possibilities - links
A Career Guide to the Atmospheric Sciences
Careers in Astronomy
UNI Advising and Careers Center Information on Earth Science Careers and Resources

All Courses in the Earth Science Department

Expected Course Offerings 2007-2012

Current Registration Information

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