Earth Science
Make a difference in the world through the study of things like climate change, hydrogeology, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes.
About
The earth science major provides a broad science education based around the earth’s systems, including the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
Foundational courses include:
- Earth system science
- Environmental earth science
- Historical geology
- Earth materials
Elective courses include:
- Hydrogeology
- Structural field geology
- Geographic information systems
- Geochemistry
- Ecology
- Field biology
Students are invited to supplement their degree through undergraduate research projects, teaching assistantships, and internships.
The earth science program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the private and government sectors including environmental science, geotechnical services, natural hazards mitigation, mining and petroleum industries, and resource management. It also provides an excellent foundation for continuing education in the natural sciences.
Related Careers
- Earth science teacher, postsecondary
- Secondary school teacher
- Environmental engineer
- Hydrologist
- Environmental scientist and specialist
- Geoscientist
- Cartographer
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Admissions Office
Reid Centennial Hall 114
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
- 208-792-2378
- 208-792-2063 (fax)
- admissions@lcsc.edu
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Meriwether Lewis Hall 306
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
- 208-792-2295
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