Earth Sciences, BS

Earth Sciences, BS is a Bachelor program taught at Central Connecticut State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Earth Sciences, BS at Central Connecticut State University prepares students for careers in the earth and space sciences, including private industry, government, and science education. Students complete a common core of foundational introductory courses and choose from five specialization options: Environmental Geology, Geology, Planetary Geology, Environmental Earth Sciences, and General Earth Sciences. A BSEd option is also described as preparing students to teach earth science at the secondary education level.

Coursework includes hands-on experience with current techniques in the field and in the lab. Students develop skills with instrumentation and digital technologies used in industry. The program encourages independent research projects with a faculty advisor and presenting results at a regional or national professional conference. Learning also includes access to student field trips and networking events with local professional organizations such as the Geological Society of Connecticut and the Environmental Professionals of Connecticut.

Modules

• Environmental Geology
• Geology
• Planetary Geology
• Environmental Earth Sciences
• General Earth Sciences

The minimum requirements for admission in Earth Sciences, BS at Central Connecticut State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Central Connecticut State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Central Connecticut State University as pre-requiste for admission in Earth Sciences, BS.

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Please check detail of study units at https://www.ccsu.edu/programs/earth-sciences-bs

• Careers in the earth and space sciences, including private industry, government, and science education
• Professional geologist with government agencies and environmental industries
• Professional geologist with government agencies and geotechnical, mining, and energy industries
• Professional geologist with government agencies (e.g. NASA) or the remote sensing industry
• Careers in public policy relating to environmental issues, environmental education, resource management, environmental consulting, environmental hazards, environmental law, or environmental medicine
• Careers in public policy relating to earth science issues, earth-science education, resource management, museum/observatory management, science journalism, library science, technical writing, or business

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