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The Study of the Earth
Geosciences is a diverse and interdisciplinary field that explores the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the Earth and its surrounding environments.
Earth Sciences and Geology
Earth science majors study the earth as a dynamic, interactive system of land, sea, atmosphere, and solar system. Geology is the study of materials and processes that form and shape the earth.
Environmental Geography
Geography offers an integrated, quantitative and spatial approach to studying relationships. Environmental Geography focuses on how humans impact, manage, sustain, and conserve the natural environment.
Programs
Undergraduate Major Programs
Undergraduate Minors, Certificates, and Microcredentials
Related Graduate Programs*
Great Lakes Environmental Science, M.A.
Great Lakes Environmental Science, M.S.
Great Lakes Environmental Science M.S. 4+1 Pathway
*Geosciences students are well-prepared for graduate work—including Buffalo State programs like the Great Lakes Environmental Science M.A., M.S., and 4+1 pathway.
Graduates who intend to become Earth Science teachers continue on to the M.S. in Science Education for certification in secondary teaching.
Why Choose Geosciences at Buffalo State?
Fieldwork
The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
The stunning, state-of-the-art Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium provides students and visitors with viewings of stars, constellations, nebulae, galaxies, planets.
Geoscience Career Options
Professional Services Companies
Consulting
GZA Geo Environmental
WSP Services
Buffalo Environmental and Construction Group
Paradigm Environmental Services, Inc.
Marino Engineering Associates
Derrick
Universal Engineering Sciences
Fisher Associates
Mollenberg Betz
Stantec Environmental
Geo-Technology Associates
LaBella GIS Consulting
Inventum Engineering, P.C.
Environmental Advantage, Inc.
Energy
National Fuel Gas
Baker Hughes Energy
Testing Laboratories
EMSL (water testing laboratories)
TestAmerica Analytical Testing Corp.
Atlantic Testing Laboratories
Eurofins Environmental Testing
Technical Equipment Development
Integer Greatbatch
Government
Town of Tonawanda
City of Buffalo
City of Salamanca
Erie County
New York Department of State
New York State Department of Parks and Trails
United States Geological Survey
United States Geodetic Survey
Bonneville Power Administration
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Public Science
Buffalo Science Museum
Planetariums
Cody Crist, '22
“My entire life, I’ve been curious about what exists outside of our Earth. I wanted to do something with very deep space and something we don’t know much about.”
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence Special Award: Military Service Recipient