Earth Science

The earth science major is designed to integrate all the earth sciences in a systems approach to understanding the earth. this includes incorporating and integrating subjects such as oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. the emphasis is on the preparation of individuals to work in a wide range of professional public sector service careers where preparation in earth science and communication of science to non-scientific audiences is a requirement or an asset. this includes the preparation of earth science teachers.

Practicum, internships, and other forms of individual study are available to all students majoring in earth science. students should contact faculty coordinators in their areas of interest to gain further information.

• Type: Mandatory

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Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose nontraditional career fields that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. keep in mind, that some fields will require graduate study or further training. the listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive. aerial photographer cooperative extension agent earth science teacher engineering technician environmental attorney field technician laboratory technician landscape architect meteorologist mineral curator museum consultant museum researcher park naturalist pollution control specialist prospector researcher regional planner soil specialist surveyor technical consultant technical writer urban/regional planner

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. James Madison University has partnerships with the following companies: