Earth Science Degrees and Careers
Earth Sciences Pre-Major
Geology Pre-Major
Program Description
The Science Department at SCC offers courses in the fields of
physical geology, historical geology, environmental geology, and
Pacific Northwest geology. These courses would enable students to
pursue interests in the earth sciences either as a major area of
study, part of the liberal arts curriculum, or to satisfy a broadened
interest of study.
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Earth Science Careers
Employment opportunities in the earth sciences are considerably
varied. A four-year or graduate-level degree in the earth sciences can
lead to careers as science educators at the K/12 and collegiate levels
as well as researchers in a variety of subdisciplines such as
volcanology, marine geology, paleontology, seismology, tectonics,
mineralogy, hydrology, soils, engineering geology, and geologic
hazards. Earth science careers within industry include natural
resource exploration and development (minerals and energy), and
numerous options in the field of environmental assessment and
remediation. Public agency positions for earth scientists range from
local, city and county to the state and federal levels.
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Because of the nature of their work, earth scientists are often
required to travel to unique and diverse locations worldwide;
relocation for job prospects, depending on the branch of earth science
pursued, should be considered. Future employment trends in the earth
sciences will focus on an increasing awareness to environmental
systems including water, soil, and biological resources. The
understanding of pollutants and contamination of earth systems will
continue to be a challenge for future generations.