Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science
The Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science program is designed for
the student who wishes to have a basic knowledge of geology to
build a career in a geology-related area, or teach in the primary
or secondary schools. The Earth Science major may supplement the
Geology program with courses from such related areas including
Environmental Studies, Biological Sciences, Geography,
Archaeology, and Economics.
The department's programs place heavy emphasis on teaching
students to work effectively in the field (where the geology is)
and to prepare properly organized and written geologic reports
and maps. The small classes constantly give each student the
opportunity to present material orally, a very important
professional skill. The two principal field courses Geology
majors take in their junior or senior year are important focal
points in their training. The fall field course is currently run
along the dramatic eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada. The
winter field course is a three-week exercise held in the Mojave
Desert of southern California.
This major is for those who intend to teach in secondary
schools. It does not constitute preparation for a career in
geology. Senior and junior high school teachers may wish to
accompany this major with another endorsable area to obtain
certification.
Students who declare a major in geology must register with the
department and work out a specific program of studies with the
chair or an assigned advisor. Course programs can be tailored to
the student's needs and interests with the aid of an academic
advisor. Other course requirements may be modified in cases where
past performance indicates superior ability.
The details of class requirements and electives are detailed
in the CWU
Catalog. You can find the material for this degree
by the following steps:
- Choose the catalog for the appropriate year
- Click on "Programs" on the left navigation bar
- Scroll down to the Geological Sciences Department listing
- Then click on "Earth Science Teaching Major, B.A."
The Online Electronic Catalog (OEC) is the university's official
compilation for all curriculum. The OEC serves as the basis for major,
minor, specialization, certificate, and program requirements for the
academic year. For current policy and curriculum requirements refer to
the CWU online catalog at http://www.cwu.edu/~catalogs.
You may choose
the catalog that is appropriate for your program requirements, based on
the quarter that you were accepted into your program. Some students may
be using more than one catalog to meet general education and major
requirements.
A student should expect to meet the specific requirements of the
departments listed in the OEC that is current at the time he or she is
accepted by the department into the major or minor program. Graduate
students admitted to the master*s degree program may use the catalog
they are admitted under or the current one. A student should expect to
complete general education requirements as listed in the OEC current at
the time of first enrollment at either Central or a community college in
the state of Washington provided he or she transfers directly to CWU
from the community college and has not attended another four-year
institution.
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