Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Earth Science is designed for students who seek more advanced knowledge of Geology than the Minor in Geology, but who have other academic interests that complement their interest in Geology.

The degree is particularly useful when coupled with a minor or BA from an additional field. The B.A. in Geology can be of particular benefit to students with an interest in Education, Anthropology, Environmental Law, Architecture, Leisure Studies, Business, Political Science, Geography, Journalism and other liberal arts or science fields. Other employment opportunities include work as naturalists in parks and museums.

The program requires biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The Geology sequence includes courses in oceanography, minerals, rocks, fossils, and landforms, whereas that in geography includes courses in meteorology, climatology, soils, and conservation. Download the Roadmap to the B.A. in Earth Science for the official reference to the degree program.

For additional information about our undergraduate program, please contact an undergraduate advisor in Geology.

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General Requirements

• At least 42 semester credits must be taken in upper division courses (30000-level and above).
• At least 36 semester credits must be taken in Kent CORE courses, and these should be completed during the first 64 credits of enrollment.
• At least 121 semester credits of approved coursework must be completed successfully.
• GEOL 21062 Environmental Earth Sciences may be substituted for GEOL 21080 All About the Oceans with Departmental permission.
• Does not requires completion of GEOL 41092, Summer Field Camp, although students are encouraged to attend.
• A 2.00 cumulative grade-point average both overall and in the major, is necessary to graduate.