BA in Earth Science

USA

What will I learn?

Rocks, soil, minerals, fossils, oceans, earthquakes, volcanoes, climate change-the Department of Geology specializes in increasing students' understanding of the Earth and its geological features. We offer general education courses, K-12 teacher training and professional development, a rigorous, integrated undergraduate curriculum and graduate courses and research. Our bachelor's degree program in geology prepares students for graduate study in the geosciences as well as for entry-level positions in geological and environmental consulting firms, regulatory agencies and other employment settings. Our bachelor's program in earth science is designed to help students master the content needed for successful completion of the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing California Subject Examinations for Teachers, and provides a career path for students interested in becoming secondary school teachers. Our master's degree program particularly emphasizes the study of applied geology, surface processes, and tectonics, enabling graduates to advance to Ph.D programs and to secure jobs as geologists, engineering geologists, hydro geologists, geophysicists and environmental managers.

This major provides broad background in the earth sciences.

Which department am I in?

College of Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
USD $7,852 per year for 6.1 or more units; Non-Resident Fees are charged an additional USD $396 per unit
Application deadline

Expected April 2025

Start date

Expected January 2025

Venue

College of Science

San Jose State University,

One Washington Square,

SAN JOSE,

California,

95192, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
USD $7,852 per year for 6.1 or more units; Non-Resident Fees are charged an additional USD $396 per unit
Application deadline

Expected April 2025

Start date

Expected January 2025

Venue

College of Science

San Jose State University,

One Washington Square,

SAN JOSE,

California,

95192, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must Earn a high school diploma, or equivalent and earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades. Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better.

English Language Requirements: IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL – 61 (IBT), Paper based – 500; Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 44.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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