BS in Earth Science

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers a major in earth science for anyone interested in conservation-related careers or specialized positions in state and federal parks, planning agencies, engineering firms, law firms or industry. The earth science program isn't intended for students who want a career or advanced education in geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology or a similarly focused discipline. Its broad, flexible nature is more suitable for those seeking to supplement a complementary major, such as civil engineering, or establish a specialty in an otherwise unrelated field, such as law.If you decide to major in earth science at WMU, you will enjoy the benefits of working with an advisor to design a program that meets your educational needs and professional objectives. You will study geology, chemistry, physics and math.

College of Arts and Sciences