Earth Science

Earth Science promotes a better understanding of our world through the study of geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy.

As an Earth Science major, you prepare for a future of caring for the planet, preserving natural resources, studying the physical composition of the earth, interpreting weather patterns, diving into ocean exploration or stepping into the vastness of space.

Kean Earth Science graduates have rewarding careers in government, education, media, business, energy and the natural sciences, exploring Earth’s past and present and innovating for the future.

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Science students clean up local river on Earth Day — Kean University Earth Science majors participate in many community projects such as a local river clean up held on Earth Day.

What You Learn

Examine the underlying principles of Earth Science and take foundational courses in environmental science, geology, astronomy, meteorology and oceanography and upper-level electives in areas of most interest to you
Learn how to run field studies, collect samples and administer surveys
Research natural phenomena of the world — geological, climatological, oceanic and astrological
Explore how everything from the soil, air, water, weather, climate and biodiversity of our planet is interconnected
Work with the latest technological tools and software used in the field
Gain valuable critical thinking and communication skills applicable to many career paths

Program Options:

B.A. in Earth Science

B.A. in Earth Science | Teacher Certification P-12

B.A. in Earth Science | Dual Certification, Teacher of Students with Disabilities and P-12

B.S. in Earth Science | Environmental Science

B.S. in Earth Science | Geoscience

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After Kean, I want to attend graduate school to study seismology to help predict when the catastrophic San Andreas earthquake will occur. Kean's program is so great because we get to apply what we learn in class to hands-on experience through fieldwork, labs, and research. One of my favorite aspects is learning the various computer programs (GIS, Terrset for remote sensing, Matlab) that top companies and researchers use to complete in-class projects.

Maura DePalma

B.S. in Earth Science - Geoscience option with a minor in Sustainability and Mathematics

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