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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.
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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.
Our Students
“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.”
Cody Crist, Class of 2022
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence Special Award: Military Service Recipient