College of Science

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

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1st year

Fall Semester

UNIV 1131/1101

ENVR 1301

ENGL 1301

MATH 1426

CHEM 1441

Spring Semester

ENVR 1330

MATH 2425

ENGL 1302

CHEM 1442

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 29

2nd year

Fall Semester

HIST1301

BIOL 1441

PHYS 1441 OR 1443

UTA CORE: SOCI. & BEHAV. SCIENCE

Spring Semester

BIOL 1442

PHYS 1442 OR 1444

HIST 1302

ENVR 2414

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 29

3rd year

Fall Semester

ENVR 4314

ENVR 4454

GEOL4330

POLS 2311

Spring Semester

POLS 2312

GEOL4323

BIOL 3356 OR 3355

UTA CORE: CREATIVE ARTS

GEOL 4331,OR 4332, OR 4333, OR 4334

Summer (Optional)

ENVR 3387

HOURS 31

4th year

Fall Semester

GEOL 4405 OR 4465 ENVR/GEOUDATA/BIOL/CHEM ELECTIVES

UTA CORE: LANG., PHIL., & CULT

Spring Semester

ENVR 4303

ENVR 4455

ENR 4457

FOUNDATIONAL

COMPONENT AREA

HOURS 31

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

College of Science 107 Geoscience Building, 500 Yates Street, Arlington P: 817-272-2987 I F: 817-272-2628 I uta.edu

Beginning the Journey 

EDUCATE 

Meet with your advisor and become familiar with requirements for your degree

Complete lower-division prerequisite courses

Learn about different degree options at https://catalog.uta.edu/science/earth/

ENGAGE 

Complete UNIV 1301/1101

Join UTA student organizations such as Trekking Sigma

Sign up for the EES email list and attend department events, such as Friday noon Tech Session

EXCEL

Consider a GIS certificate, data science minor, or double majors

Trailblazing the Path 

EDUCATE

Complete core degree courses

Meet with your advisor to review progress and start planning for degree completion

ENGAGE 

Explore volunteer opportunities with EES graduate

students and faculty

 

Subscribe to Career Center 

 

Develop leadership in student organizations

 

Apply for departmental and college scholarships

 

Visit UTA Career Development Center and meet with a counselor to explore potential careers for your degree

 

and discuss with faculty about research opportunities

EXCEL 

Conduct undergraduate research with faculty on campus

Explore external research opportunities funded by NSF, GSA, UNAVCO, or national labs

Learn about graduate school application process and requirements

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE 

Complete upper-division electives and minor requirements

Meet with your advisor to ensure degree completion

Apply for graduation

ENGAGE

Explore volunteer opportunities with EES graduate students and faculty

Explore summer intern opportunities

Research about job opportunities and attend career fairs

Polish your resume and gain interview skills

Reflect on your education and career goals and add new skills if needed

EXCEL 

Present at UTA ACES, SETAC section, national, or YES meetings, or at other meetings

Take GRE or MCAT and seek for recommendation letters

Talk to potential thesis advisors in graduate schools

Polish your resume and gain interview skills

Apply to graduate schools

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentorships

Student organizations

Peer education

Volunteering

Tutoring & coaching

Student Governance

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service Learning 

UTA Volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

Contact your professors for opportunities

What career options do I have with this major?

Data Analyst

Geologist

Environmental Consultant

Geoscientist

Environmental Engineer

GIS Analyst

Environmental Scientist

Laboratory Technician

Field Engineer

Research Assistant

Field Geologist

Scientist

Field Technician

Workforce Skills

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Career Readiness

Ability to Gather, Analyze and Communicate Complex Technical Data to Others

Ability to Plan and Manage Projects

Ability to Make Critical Observations of Geology and Environmental Features

Ability to Summarize Data and Field Observations into Report and Present Report to Professionals

Competence in Developing Arguments from Scientific, Ethical, and Philosophical Perspectives

Flexibility to Work in All Kinds of Environments

Knowledge of Scientific and Engineering Principles from a Range of Disciplines Relevant to Geology and the Environment

Strong Analytic and Quantitative Skills Needed to Identify Problems, Develop a Program to Address the Problem, Execute a Rigorous Analysis of the Issue, and Reach Independent Conclusions

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

In addition, students must complete a field camp experience within the department

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