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| Credits Required |
149
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
Campus. 
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| Coursework |
The program consists of coursework in the geosciences, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Some required courses include:
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| Career Options |
Most Earth Science B.S. graduates pursue careers in secondary education. We recommend that students choose a minor in one of the other sciences. Students that take the extra coursework needed to obtain an science secondary endorsement are most successful in starting their teaching careers in Michigan. Demand for Earth science graduates is high across the country. Careers may also be found in environmental remediation and water resources.
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| Application Deadline |
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.S. in Earth Science at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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