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Environmental Geoscience

Studying Environmental Geoscience at DePauw

As human populations grow, they inevitably require more water, energy and mineral resources. They also require assistance in responding to natural events such as flooding, hurricanes and earthquakes. These emerging needs are just a few of the reasons why environmental geoscience jobs are currently in high demand, with even more growth projected in the years to come. From sustainability services and academic research to renewable energy and secondary education, the professional opportunities in this field are both abundant and promising.

At DePauw, environmental geoscience is an interdisciplinary program that combines courses from several different fields to investigate the earth’s history, its materials, its environmental challenges and its surface processes and landforms. During your course of study, you’ll explore contemporary issues such as pollution, climate change and resource management. More importantly, you’ll do so alongside exemplary faculty mentors who will help connect you to research, internships and unique travel opportunities that allow you to take your learning far beyond the classroom.

Small classes. Big ideas.

A life-changing experience.

Areas of Study

Major Degree School Format Course Credits
Environmental Geoscience Undergraduate, B.A. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences On Campus 14 Courses
Major

Environmental Geoscience

Degree

Undergraduate, B.A.

Format

On Campus

Course Credits

14 Courses

Minor School Format Course Credits
Environmental Geoscience College of Liberal Arts and Sciences On Campus 7 Courses
Minor

Environmental Geoscience

Format

On Campus

Course Credits

7 Courses

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Graduate Outcomes and Careers

Graduate Schools

DePauw Students Have Attended

  • Stanford University
  • University of Copenhagen
  • Colorado School of Mines
  • The University of Texas at Austin
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Ohio University
  • Indiana University
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Michigan Tech University
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

Internships

Students Have Participated In

  • Wyoming Dinosaur Center
  • Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
  • National Park Service
  • IGS Energy
  • Newmont Mining
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Stantec
  • Mundell & Associates
  • Geosyntec Consultants
  • National Science Foundation REU program

DePauw professors genuinely care about you, your well-being and your academic journey.

-Danielle Sommerman

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Geology and Environmental Geoscience

Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the environmental geoscience major and minor at DePauw are housed in the Department of Geology and Environmental Geoscience. This department fosters a community based on mutual respect and understanding that values the open exchange of ideas and diverse perspectives from all.

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