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Earth Science

Studying Earth Science at DePauw

The study of Earth science isn’t just for students who are interested in how our planet works. It’s also for those who are passionate about addressing urgent global challenges such as climate change, resource conservation and environmental sustainability. As an Earth science student at DePauw, you’ll find yourself where curiosity meets action, pursuing a comprehensive understanding of Earth’s complex systems and exploring ways that these systems can enjoy a sustainable and flourishing future in the face of current obstacles.

With its interdisciplinary nature, this major affords flexibility for students, offering them opportunities to explore courses across the entire geoscience curriculum. It also opens doors for research, internships and study abroad experiences, ensuring that your education will extend far beyond the classroom. With an academic background in Earth science, you’ll be prepared for diverse career prospects in fields like environmental consulting, secondary education, resource exploration and management, natural hazard assessment, climate science and research.

Small classes. Big ideas.

A life-changing experience.

Areas of Study

Major Degree School Format Course Credits
Earth Science Undergraduate, B.A. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences On Campus 11.25 Courses
Major

Earth Science

Degree

Undergraduate, B.A.

Format

On Campus

Course Credits

11.25 Courses

Minor School Format Course Credits
Earth Science College of Liberal Arts and Sciences On Campus 5 Courses
Minor

Earth Science

Format

On Campus

Course Credits

5 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

Contact Us

Geology and Environmental Geoscience

Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Earth science 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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