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Description of Geosciences Major
Geoscience majors are varied in background and interests. However, most students in this discipline share a common concern of people-environment relationships and foster a desire to better understand the interrelationships of these phenomena. In order to succeed well in the discipline, prospective majors should have the potential to achieve cartographic and/or statistical skills; possession of these skills will enable them to better synthesize and interpret geographic data. Having the ability to express their findings in a clear straightforward manner will also contribute to their success in the field.
B.A. in Geoscience may be completed in one of two tracks:
Geography – students may select one of the following concentrations:
• Human Geography
• Geographic Information Science (GIS)
• Environmental Geoscience
• Physical Geography
Geology
RELATED SKILLS: Investigation Communication Computation and technical Define research problems Develop research proposals and models Measure distances Review scientific literature Measure relationships Design equipment Establish hypothesis Summarize research Perform calculations Identify materials/specimens Mathematical modeling Observe data and things Gather/analyze data Inform, explain, and instruct Maintain records Establish/control designs Evaluate ideas Prepare technical reports Utilize math formulas Design simulations See relationships in factors Use technical instruments Draw meaningful conclusions Field sampling Click one of the links to the right to find possible job titles, employers, and web sites related to this major.
Explore Majors - What Can I Do With A Major In?
Your major is not your career. Of course it can be.
A chemistry major can become a chemist, a history major can become an historian. But it is much more likely that your career choices will be enormously varied, and not tied to a specific major at all.
The 21st century workplace will challenge you to have many different jobs and most probably multiple careers. Your major will provide you a broad range of skills which will enable you to stay marketable in the fast-changing work world.
As you explore majors, be sure and take advantage of the following areas: college course bulletin, professors, upperclassmen, college alumni, family, friends and your Career Development Center Networking Program -- most importantly, don't panic! We're here to help.
In addition to the majors listed at the right, IU Southeast offers a number of certificate programs and academic minors to help students round out or expand their academic profile.
Learn more about our certificate programs and minors.
