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Earth Science students learn about geoscience with an emphasis on the scientific method, problem solving, and interdisciplinary science education. Our graduates are prepared for careers in geoscience, education, environmental management and natural hazards mitigation. 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Experiential activities include Senior Seminar Capstone and opportunities for Independent Study and Internships.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3%|5%|3%|5%|true|true” border_width_top=”7px” border_color_top=”#a3a3a3″ border_width_right=”1px” border_color_right=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Completion of the Earth and Environmental Science major at WOU qualifies graduates to begin the process of professional licensure as a Registered Geologists in the State of Oregon, with reciprocity in 33 other states.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *While students can choose to exit into a professional career track in Earth and Environmental Science after completing the B.A.\/B.S. degrees, those who want to pursue advanced graduate-level training are encouraged to complete the optional B.S. 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Fire Risk) | 503-838-9394 | email:\u00a0\u00a0szpakowskid@wou.edu<\/a>\u00a0| NS110<\/span><\/p>\nPrograms<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Undergraduate Certification<\/span><\/h2>\n
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WOU Earth Science Students:<\/h2>\n
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Within the major, students explore the following areas:<\/h2>\n
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Where this degree can take you<\/h2>\n
Example WOU Earth Science alumni job titles<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Example WOU Earth Science Alumni Employers<\/span><\/h3>\n
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CONTACT US<\/h2>\n
Department of Earth & <\/b>Environmental<\/b><\/span>\u00a0Science<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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