The Earth Science Department offers major programs in earth science leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with specializations in environmental earth science, geology, meteorology, and oceanography for students whose career interests are well-defined. Diversified programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education are also available for students who have more general interests. Bachelor of Arts Degree Students who are interested in science and who wish to pursue a career in a field in which a scientific or technical background is necessary, but who do not want to follow one of the more specialized programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, may enroll in this program. A minimum of 30 credits in earth science at the 200 level or above, including at least 15 credits at the 300 level or above, is required.
Students select courses in a planned pattern with their adviser's consent.
Cognate course requirements include PHY 200 or 210, CHE 106, and MAT 108. It is desirable that these courses be completed in the freshman and sophomore years, because they are prerequisites to several introductory earth science courses. In addition to the requirements for all earth science majors, students must select four additional earth science courses at the 200 level or above and MAT 108, Mathematics for the Natural Sciences. Students in this program must also complete specific professional requirements for Initial Teaching Certification in Connecticut. These are listed under the heading Major Programs in Secondary Education in the School of Education.