Environmental Geoscience Major

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With today's many challenging environmental problems, from pollution to climate change, the earth needs a hero. Are you that hero? Environmental Geoscience majors are a blend of deft scientists and passionate conservationists.

The Environmental Geoscience program will prepare you for entrance into graduate programs in the environmental geosciences and for careers as geoscience-oriented environmental scientists with private companies, industry, and state and federal agencies.

Career Potential

• Environmental geoscientist
• Watershed specialist
• Hydrologist or Hydrogeologist

What Will I Learn?

• Study the environment from a geologic perspective
• Fieldwork and hands-on learning are infused throughout the program
• Learn research skills for modern environmental science
• Develop writing and presentation skills for professional development
• Interdisciplinary course work in related math and sciences

Special Features

• Internships with environmental companies and government agencies
• New laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation
• Easy access to exceptional field sites in the Finger Lakes and beyond
• Summer field geology at our own Brauer Field Station
• Large, engaged alumni network in a wide range of positions

Get Involved

College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities:

• Work with a faculty member on research with opportunities to present your work regionally, nationally or even internationally
• Become a lab teaching assistant or peer mentor to help other students and gain a deeper understanding of your courses
• Volunteer for community service with local environmental and school groups

Student Clubs

• Geology Club

Next Steps