Share Our World
Successful students will develop the skills and knowledge they need to communicate and teach Earth Science concepts in the secondary education classroom.
Students take courses in geology, chemistry, and environmental science. They also learn and gain experience using different teaching methods and models to adapt the content for a variety of students and their different learning styles. Students are encouraged to seek a graduate degree after they are employed.
Students take courses in geology, chemistry, and environmental science. They also learn and gain experience using different teaching methods and models to adapt the content for a variety of students and their different learning styles. Students are encouraged to seek a graduate degree after they are employed.
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Earth Science Education have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Science Teacher
Science teachers work with middle school and high school students about Earth’s place in the universe and about Earth’s geology, environments, oceans, and weather.
Science Outreach Specialist
Science outreach specialists develop, manage, and oversee scientific educational offerings in communities, youth camps, schools, or state parks.
Getting Started in This Degree
If you are interested in Earth Science Education, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
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Students develop a strong science, technology, and math background while gaining a deeper appreciation for the Earth and its resources.
Students learn to manage and protect the environment, analyze and develop solutions to environmental problems, and understand potential environmental hazards and impacts.