Degrees

Geosciences

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Undergraduate Degrees

Applied Environmental Geoscience Emphasis (BS) (BA)

Applied environmental geoscience is an interdisciplinary program, with a broader range of coursework than the traditional degree in geology. Students take geology courses and study the earth’s history, composition, and structure, but also take courses in ...

Earth Science Teaching (BA) (BS)

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.

Geography (BS)

Explore the relationships between human society and the physical environment while delving into research about the earth's resources, whether you choose to specialize in mapping and information analysis or the dynamics of human behavior.

Geology (BS) (BA)

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...

Graduate Degrees

Applied Environmental Geoscience (MS)

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...

Geography (MS)

Earn a degree in geography as you study a wide range of issues like land use, rural development, map making, the social aspects of natural resource management, and more.

Geology (MS) (PhD)

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.

Minors

Geography (Minor)

Obtain a broad understanding of the physical processes that make up Earth, from the natural elements to how they impact societies and various cultures of the world surrounding them, whether you focus on Utah or elsewhere in this minor.

Geography Teaching (Minor)

Master the basics of geography, from the physical to its impacts of society, with this minor so you can learn how to teach students. Get hands-on clinical experience to help you teach social studies through secondary education.

Geology (Minor)

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.

Certificates

Paleontology (ICP)

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...