Bachelor of Science - Geosciences - Geology

The program prepares students for careers in environmental management, geological sciences, spatial analysis, disaster management and response, development work, and entrance into graduate studies. In addition, the geology concentration prepares students for state licensure to practice geology in the State of Tennessee.

Students who are interested in the Earth and Environmental Sciences will find a home within the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The students have turned their passions into careers with state and federal organizations like the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, US Forest Service, Tennessee State Parks, US Fish and Wildlife, National Weather Service, and US Geological Survey. Many alumni become industry executives, environmental consultants, or leaders in multinational companies like Garmin. Students interested in furthering their education are prepared for graduate programs through the detailed curriculum.

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is dedicated to providing students with undergraduate research opportunities. All of the faculty involve undergraduate students in their research projects which generally result in professional presentations at local, national, and international scientific meetings. The majors have received various research scholarships including NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates and APSU awards for their research activities. These types of research opportunities for undergraduate students are rare at other institutions. APSU encourage its students to get involved in research activities at any time in their college career, including as early as their freshmen year. Completion of research projects help prepare students for careers or graduate-level education. Because of the close connection to the APSU GIS Center, and embedded GIS curriculum, students have an opportunity to work with the center on numerous real-world projects. The students also have access to unique opportunities like study-abroad and service learning, and involvement in the award winning student organization the GeoClub.