The Department of Geosciences offers programs of study that lead to bachelor of science degrees in environmental studies, geography and geology. A bachelor of arts degree program is offered in geography. The department offers a master of science in urban environmental geology.
Faculty also participate in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.
See the School of Graduate Studies section of this catalog for more information about doctoral programs. The department takes a lead role in the geosciences track of the undergraduate interdisciplinary environmental studies program. Courses offered by the department can be used to fulfill the requirements of the Missouri Department of Education for this teaching specialty in secondary school science. Students majoring in environmental studies, geography or geology obtain a broad liberal arts education during their undergraduate career and at the same time receive sound fundamental training in the geosciences. Departmental faculty are committed to educating non-majors respecting the earth and environmental sciences as well as those who plan to pursue careers in the geosciences.