B.A. Degree in Earth Science

The B.A. degree is not a professional degree in geology. It may be combined with a major in environmental studies or with courses in education for teaching certification.

Requirements for a Major in Earth Science

Thirty-four semester hours including the following:

• GEOG 1300.
• GEO 1406.
• One course from GEO 1401, 1402, 1403, 1405, 1408. (Majors are encouraged to take GEO 1405.)
• GEOG 3312.
• GEO 3427, 3435, 4312, 4313, 4314.
• One course from GEO 3341, 3344, 4375.
• All senior-level candidates must complete the exit exam.

Required courses in other fields:

• PHY 1408.
• BIO 1401.
• CHE 1300 or 1301 and 1100.

Requirements for a Major in Earth Science
(when combined with a Major in Environmental Studies)

Thirty-two semester hours including the following:

• GEO 1406.
• One course from GEO 1401, 1402, 1403, 1405, 1408. (Majors are encouraged to take GEO 1405.)
• GEO 3427, 3435, 4312, 4314, 4341, and 4485.
• One course from GEO 3341, 3344, 4375.
• All senior-level candidates must complete the exit exam.

Required courses in other field:

• ENV 4345.

Requirements for a Minor in Earth Science

Eighteen semester hours including the following:

• GEO 1406.
• One course from GEO 1401, 1402, 1403, 1405, 1408. (Minors are encouraged to take GEO 1405.)
• A minimum of seven semester hours of "3000" or "4000" geology or earth science electives.
• One course from GEO 3341, 3342, 3344, 3427, 3435, 3643, 4375.