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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania BSc in Environmental Geoscience
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

BSc in Environmental Geoscience

BSc

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The BSc in Environmental Geoscience focuses on the interaction between geology and environmental science. Students will explore topics like geological processes, natural resources, and how geological systems influence climate change and environmental management. The program blends theoretical concepts with practical applications, including fieldwork and research projects.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including environmental consultant, geologist, or resource manager. Other opportunities include positions in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector roles focused on sustainability and resource management.

Geologists and enironmental scientists study the Earth's physical structure, materials, and near-surface processes. They explore the Earth's resources in the most economic and sustainable ways. Many specialize in environmental protection , conservation, and preservation, and are involved in real-world projects that monitor and protect our land and water resources.

As the Earth's population approaches 8 billion, we are seeing the strain put on its resources - land, soil, and especially water. It is imperative that we monitor their use, develop methods to better conserve them, and clean areas previously polluted. This is what environmental scientists do — they are stewards of the Earth.

Many graduates work in government in advisory or regulatory roles, others in industry to reduce or mitigate waste and monitor industrial emissions and pollution. They may work in an office, a laboratory, or out in the field, or some combination of all three. Environmental geosciences focus on two major areas of environmental science that overlap the geosciences — water and soil.