Geosciences
Learn the roles minerals, rocks, soil, and water play in sustaining life on Earth.
Geosciences, Physical Geography Concentration, B.S.
Physical geographers' ability to analyze and integrate aspects of the Earth's physical and human environments makes them attractive for a variety of jobs. The training in computer-based cartography, remote sensing, and the use of geographic information systems that geospatial analysis graduates receive is especially valuable as this tech is a major growth area in all areas of professional geosciences.
The Geosciences department prepares students to excel in earth- and environment-related careers in public service, the private sector, and education. Job demand is high with the prevalence of long-term issues such as climate change, dwindling natural resources, transitioning to renewable energy supplies, and hazard mitigation.
MTSU has one of the Southeast's largest undergraduate programs, but a student-faculty ratio of 15 to 1 allows personal attention. The department offers a major in Geoscience with concentrations in Geology and Physical Geography, a major in Environmental Science, and a master's program in geoscience.
Students in the Physical Geography concentration may choose from two distinct tracks:
- Geospatial Analysis, which has a focus on the geographic technologies
- Physical Geography, which has a broader look at our Earth and the connections between humans and the environment
The Bachelor of Science in Geosciences is offered through the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at MTSU.
News Briefs
MTSU geosciences professors use $260K grant to stoke undergrads’ climate literacy, interest [+VIDEO]
Middle Tennessee State University geosciences faculty recently landed a National Science Foundation grant to make the critical, yet sometimes overwhelming issue of climate change more concrete and relatable to their undergraduate students. [ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU geosciences professors use $260K grant to stoke undergrads’ climate literacy, interest [+VIDEO]
Middle Tennessee State University geosciences faculty recently landed a National Science Foundation grant to make the critical, yet sometimes overwhelming issue of climate change more concrete and relatable to their undergraduate students. [ Read More ]
Geosciences, Physical Geography Concentration, B.S.
The global demand for geoscientists in areas such as environmental consulting, renewable energy, mining, and the rapidly expanding field of geographic information systems (GIS) far exceeds the current supply.
Graduates also go on to earn master’s and doctoral degrees at some of the nation’s most prestigious research universities or work in geoscience-related professions such as park service, science journalism, and science education.
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- ARCADIS
- Arnold Air Force Base
- ATC Associates
- Bauer Foundation Corp.
- Chesapeake Energy
- Doe Run Mining
- Middle schools and high schools
- Murfreesboro Planning Department
- National Park Service
- Notre Dame University
- Nyrstar Mining
- Rutherford County Planning Commission
- Signal Hill Petroleum
- Smyrna Planning Department
- Southwestern Energy
- St. John Engineering
- Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
- Tennessee Department of Transportation
- Tennessee State Parks
- Texas Christian University
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- University of Memphis
- University of Oklahoma
- Vanderbilt University
- Wiser Co.
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
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