The minor provides students with a firm grounding in physical and historical geology. Students will gain experience in geological cartographic techniques, be able to identify the major minerals and rocks (in the laboratory and the field), and gain practice in geological field techniques. The electives provide an opportunity to explore a wide range of aspects of earth science. Research opportunities in geology and paleontology are available.

In addition to students using the Earth Science minor for middle school science or high school earth science certification, the Earth Science minor can also be used to access employment opportunities in the environmental and geological consulting sector, which is thriving in New Jersey, by providing geological skills beyond those acquired within the Environmental Science & Environmental Studies majors, as well as opening doors to studying the geosciences in graduate school.

1. Students are required to take 5 courses (lecture and lab co-requisites count as one course) to complete this minor.
2. At least half of the courses fulfilling a minor must be distinct from the student’s major. That is, three of the five courses (lecture and lab co-requisites count as one course) required for a minor cannot be used towards fulfillment of major requirements. A school core does not need to be completed for a minor. Minors are open to students regardless of school affiliation.
3. Not all courses are offered each semester. Please check the current Schedule of Classes for semester course offerings.

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