Curriculum in Earth Sciences

The B.S. degree in Earth Sciences is offered through the Department of Geology and Geophysics. This program provides a general background in Earth Science, including Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Geology and Oceanography. Due to changes in Texas certification laws, this program no longer certifies students to teach earth science in grades seven and eight. This program, with modification, can prepare students to teach earth science at the secondary school level through the Option IV Composite Science Certification. Students interested in this certification are urged to see their advisor. Because of the breadth of this program, the B.S. in Earth Sciences curriculum does not provide the background for admission to graduate studies in the geosciences.