Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences

Our Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science gives a broad background for a career in science education or public or private administration dealing with earth and environmental science issues.The Bachelors of Arts in Earth Sciences provides Earth Science background for those who intend to enter non-science fields, such as public administration, law, and especially teaching. The major in Earth Science Education leads to teacher certification within the State of Florida, including 6 credits of student teaching in the senior year. Knowledge of Earth Sciences is essential for understanding problems of climate change, groundwater supply, weather and environmental hazards, geotechnical engineering, and natural resource management. Students have the opportunity to work in well-equipped Earth Science laboratories and to learn the major techniques used in the Earth Sciences, including meteorology, hydrogeology, oceanography and geology.Related Occupations:Nursery and Greenhouse Managers, Management AnalystsFirst-Line SupervisorsManagers of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care WorkersFirst-Line SupervisorsManagers of Production and Operating Workers