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The Earth Science major is a program leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.).

The B.A. emphasizes an interdisciplinary field and prepares the student primarily for a career in secondary education. The B.S. program provides a broad overview of geology and supporting sciences. This degree pathway is also suitable for students who may want to pursue a career in secondary education or continue on to graduate school. If a student chooses this option and is interested in secondary education, they should contact Dr. Cinzia Cervato for additional guidance.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to think critically;
• Exhibit a broad understanding of Earth systems and processes;
• Demonstrate scientific literacy and its application to scientific inquiry and societal concerns;
• Demonstrate proficiency in data collection, management, and analysis including understanding sources of error and/or uncertainty;
• Demonstrate competency with geoscience-specific techniques and field methods.
• Read and critically evaluate relevant literature and information;
• Use appropriate tools from chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and data science to solve discipline-specific problems;
• Present information effectively in written and oral forms;
• Work in a team environment in alignment with the ISU principles of community;
• Work independently;
• Attain employment in the geosciences or related fields or pursue graduate studies