Earth Science Minor

Cultivate your interest in the environment, geology and natural systems with a minor in Earth Science.

Your interest in the environment and natural systems makes a minor in Earth Science a great fit. Our program helps you develop an understanding of minerals and rocks, historical geology, landforms and maps. Additionally, you will learn about the earth’s atmosphere, including weather and climate.

Our minor in Earth Science, combined with a major such as history, biology, mathematics or engineering physics can help prepare you for graduate study. It is also particularly helpful for those students interested in education, as it serves as preparation for a teaching career.