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Earth Science - Minor

The Earth Science minor prepares students to integrate concepts and knowledge of Earth's surface, its interior and its interactions with life and water. Scientific knowledge about Earth processes and earth-life-water interactions is critical for making informed decisions in science education, public policy, public health, conservation, resource management and environmental consulting. Students in the minor gain essential knowledge of earth systems science, including the interactions of earth's atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere over both shorter (millennium) and longer (mega-annum) time periods.

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Minor in Earth Science

Kent State University's Minor in Earth Science provides students with a foundational understanding of the processes that shape the Earth, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science. This interdisciplinary program introduces key concepts such as Earth's systems, natural resources, and environmental change, offering students the skills to analyze and interpret earth-related phenomena. Designed to complement a wide range of majors, the minor equips students with the knowledge to address environmental challenges and understand the complexities of our planet in both scientific and practical contexts.

Program Information for Earth Science - Minor

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ESCI 11040HOW THE EARTH WORKS (KBS) 3
ESCI 33025WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT 3
GEOG 41066GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following: 16-7
ESCI 42030
REMOTE SENSING
ESCI 44025
GEOLOGIC HAZARDS AND DISASTERS
ESCI 44074
PALEOCEANOGRAPHY
GEOG 31062
FUNDAMENTALS OF METEOROLOGY
GEOG 41073
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GEOG 49070
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
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Other relevant courses may be substituted in consultation with an adviser.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Admissions for Earth Science - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare the Earth Science minor, students must have a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State University GPA. No Kent State University GPA is required if the student is a first-semester freshman or transfer student admitted in good standing.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus
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