Geosciences, Geology Concentration, B.S.

Program Overview

The Geoscience program at MTSU prepares students for careers in environmental consulting, renewable energy, mining, and geographic information systems (GIS). Graduates are highly sought after by employers in government, industry, and non-profit organizations. The program offers a strong foundation in the physical and social sciences, as well as hands-on experience in field research and data analysis.

Program Outline

Careers:

• The global demand for geoscientists in areas such as environmental consulting, renewable energy, mining, and the rapidly expanding field of geographic information systems (GIS) far exceeds the current supply.
• Graduates often go on to earn master's and doctoral degrees at some of the nation's most prestigious research universities or work in geoscience-related professions such as park service, science journalism, and science education.
• Career options include working for planning, emergency management, environmental, and conservation agencies at all levels of government as well as military contracting.
In industry, many firms including retail chains, financial institutions, insurance companies, and real estate agencies employ geographers to collect and analyze data that relate to the services they provide. A range of NGOs working in areas of the environment, sustainability, and the protection of indigenous ways of life are available too. Employers of MTSU alumni include ARCADIS Arnold Air Force Base ATC Associates Bauer Foundation Corp. Chesapeake Energy Doe Run Mining Esri Middle schools and high schools Murfreesboro Planning Department Notre Dame University Nyrstar Mining Rutherford County Planning Commission Signal Hill Petroleum Smyrna Planning Department Southwestern Energy St. John Engineering Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Tennessee Department of Transportation Tennessee State Parks Texas Christian University U.S. Army Corps of Engineers University of Memphis University of Oklahoma Vanderbilt University Wiser Co.