Earth Science?

The major in earth science spans the entire breadth of the earth sciences: atmospheric, hydrologic, and geologic sciences, while allowing considerable flexibility in selecting courses. It is specifically designed to provide a broad, well-rounded background for students who are planning careers in secondary or elementary education. The earth science major can also provide a useful scientific background as a second major for students in political science, criminal justice, business, economics, English, communications, computational sciences, or computer sciences. In combination with one of those majors, a student could pursue a career in national or state park service, or computer applications to the earth sciences.

Career opportunities

Environmental Agencies
Government Agencies
Research Facilities
Education
National/State Parks

Note: A graduate degree program may be necessary for some of these professions.

Skills acquired

Ability to analyze, organize and interpret
Strong mathematical and scientific background
Aptitude for accurate details
Ability to make critical observations
Awareness and appreciation of the earth and its components

What our majors have done

Employment

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Marcor Remediation
Naples Central School District
Brockport Central School District
Avon Central School District
BOCES II
TES Environmental
Nevada State Parks
Fairport Central Schools
Fairport Community Television
Wayland-Cohocton School District
WHAM Radio
Batavia Central School District
Penfield Central School District
Monroe Community College
Ward's Natural Science
Rochester City Schools
The College at Brockport
Greece Central School District

Graduate Programs

The College at Brockport, New York
University of Buffalo, New York
Syracuse University, New York
American Museum of Natural History (Masters in Teaching Earth Science residency program), New York
University of Nebraska
Binhamton University, New York
Niagara University, New York

Last Updated 7/24/13