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Undergraduate courses
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

The Department of Geology and Astronomy offers two bachelor of science degree programs and a certification program in general science. (Please note that a degree in astronomy is not available.) Students pursuing the bachelor of science in geoscience degree program choose one of the three concentrations: environmental geoscience, geology, or earth systems. Offered in conjunction with the School of Education, the bachelor of science in education degree with certification in earth and space science contains two tracks: geology and astronomy. All programs emphasize analytical skills and build upon required background course work in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and statistics. Written and oral communications are emphasized in a majority of the course work.

GRADUATE COURSES

The Department of Geology and Astronomy offers a master of arts degree in physical science designed to provide the precollege teacher with enhanced academic preparation in the earth, space, and related sciences. Each student ’s course of study is individually designed based on previous academic preparation in science and the specific teaching assignment and environment. The student may select a thesis or nonthesis option depending on his or her academic goals and requirements. By completing the M.A. program, students with a bachelor ’s degree in science and teaching certification can obtain earth and space science and/or general science teaching certification with the appropriate selection of elective courses.