BS in Earth and Environmental Science, Earth Sciences

Washington State University

The Earth Sciences major at WSU prepares you with broad knowledge, skills, and field experience in the interdisciplinary Earth Sciences, Geology, and the Geosciences.This geological knowledge is urgently needed to address our most challenging global ecology problems, such as exploring the sustainable use of the Earth’s resources, understanding the complexities of global climate change, conserving and managing critical water and mineral resources, and reducing human suffering and property loss from natural hazards, such as earthquakes, flooding, landslides, and volcanoes.The integrated science curriculum of WSU’s School of the Environment will allow you to explore and understand the complex dynamics of the Earth’s physical, environmental, and biogeochemical processes that have supported the evolution of life on Earth.Along the way, you’ll have unforgettable opportunities to experience the latest in science and technology education while learning in outdoor settings through extensive fieldwork in the beautiful and dramatic landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.With WSU professors as your mentors and guides, you may even conduct your own research or work alongside graduate students and faculty on field projects in Earth Science and Geology.By exploring the Earth’s physical and environmental properties, you’ll learn about responsible exploration and extraction of natural resources, the consequences of global climate change, and how to reduce human suffering and property loss from natural hazards.

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