Environmental Science Program
OFFERED AS:
Major
CREDITS REQUIRED:
120
FORMAT:
In-Person
Pure drinking water. Rich soil. Clean energy. This is what you can work toward by earning an environmental science geology degree at Kutztown University. From researching water purification strategies to understanding Earth's resources, you will graduate with the skills to effectively practice environmental management.
The geology track, which is part of our Environmental Science program, can lead to interesting and impactful careers in hydrology, resource management and environmental protection.
So, are you ready to become an environmental geoscience major?
Join the environmental conservation community by pursuing the environmental geoscience major at KU. This major explores topics that range from mineral extraction and energy production to agriculture and how to rebuild disturbed environments.
Here at KU, we care about where we live and strive to protect our home.
These are some of our most important reasons why you should choose KU for your environmental major:
KU’s environmental geology degree is a great start to learning how humans interact with the planet.
This track focuses on environmental upkeep and maintaining healthy standards for water purity, soil fertility, and energy sustainability to keep our community and our environment secure.
Program Highlights:
Student Learning Outcomes
Environmental Science is a program which lets you become a jack-of-all-trades in the sciences. You gain experience in all sorts of different sciences, so that you can become a complete and fully equipped scientist ready to tackle any sort of environmental problem.
Nicholas Rivera '24Earning an environmental science geology degree can lead to many rewarding career paths. Here are a few job titles in this field, along with their national salaries from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023):
As an environmental geoscience major at KU, you'll have the opportunity to work directly in the field by engaging in the practices of wetland delineation, soil sampling and bedrock mapping.
Additionally, you'll be taught fundamental geological field skills and how to use geophysical equipment, such as ground-penetrating radar.
From studying Earth history to researching the present-day nuances of resource extraction, each environmental geology course you choose will equip you with knowledge and experience that will make you a valuable member of the environmental community.
If you want to learn which course are required to earn your environmental geology degree, refer to this checksheet for more details:
https://app.kutztown.edu/checksheets/checksheet/ULASENVGO-2202