Bachelor of Science - EARTH SCIENCES
The Pennsylvania State University Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
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Campus location
State College, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
If you want to create solutions to the problems arising from the interaction between man's technological and social activities with the natural environment, then the Earth Sciences major is right for you. The degree offers flexibility and breadth across geosciences, geography, and meteorology. This major provides a comprehensive program in environmental sciences based on a strong emphasis on earth sciences. It is especially directed toward studying the problems that arise from the complex interaction of man's technological and social activities with the natural environment.
Graduates are in demand for positions in government, industry, and consulting. Professional activities include gathering and evaluating data on environments; management and coordination of specialized programs in environmental control and modification; and industrial and government planning. Suitable choices of courses may qualify students for graduate work in several fields.