BS in Geosciences
Middle Tennessee State University
Key Information
Campus location
Murfreesboro, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 1,178 / per credit *
Application deadline
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* in-state tuition per credit hour: $385 | out-of-state tuition per credit hour: $1,178
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Introduction
The Geosciences program prepares students to excel in earth-related careers in public service, the private sector, and education. Job demand is high with the prevalence of long-term issues such as climate change, dwindling natural resources, transitioning to renewable energy supplies, and hazard mitigation. MTSU has one of the Southeast's largest undergraduate programs, but a student-faculty ratio of 15 to 1 allows personal attention. The department offers a major in Geoscience with concentrations in Geology and Physical Geography, a major in Environmental Science, and a master’s program in geoscience.
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Curriculum
The MTSU Department of Geosciences offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Geosciences and Environmental Science. Geosciences majors choose a concentration in either Geology or Physical Geography.
- Geology students choose from three career tracks: Geology, Earth Science, and Earth Science Education.
- Physical Geography students choose between two career tracks: Physical Geography and Geospatial Analysis.
- Minors are offered in Geology/Earth Science, Physical Geography, Geospatial Analysis, and Environmental Science.
The department also offers a Master of Science in Geosciences. Students in this program choose among three tracks: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Geosystems, and General Geosciences. All graduate students are required to complete either a pre-professional internship or a research-based thesis.
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Career Opportunities
The global demand for geoscientists in areas such as environmental consulting, renewable energy, mining, and the rapidly expanding field of geographic information systems (GIS) far exceeds the current supply.
Graduates also go on to earn master's and doctoral degrees at some of the nation's most prestigious research universities or work in geoscience-related professions such as park service, science journalism, and science education.
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