Geoscience is concerned with the Earth and its resources.
Geoscientists study the Earth, its environment and its resources. Various career options are available to individuals who pursue degrees in this field of study. Geoscience majors can work as teachers or research scientists, depending upon which area their degree program emphasizes. Some schools now offer online degrees in this field of study.
Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University offers an online Master of Science in Geographic Information Science. The program is primarily designed for those working in government or the business sector in a capacity that utilizes the technologies of geographic information systems (GIS). The program focuses on various aspects of GIS utilization such as geostatistics, GIS modeling, project management, database design and cartography. The program requires the completion of a total of 32 credit hours in the field, 21 of which are core courses. Nine hours of electives are chosen by the student. Students must also complete a master's thesis as part of the program. The program can usually be completed in about two years. Courses include studies in Database Design and Implementation, Spatial Analysis and Geostatisics and Digital Cartography and Geovisualization.
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Dr.
Maryville, MO 64468
660-562-1212
nwmissouri.edu
Western Governors Unviersity
Western Governors University (WGU) offers an online geosciences degree in the field of education. Students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Science with an emphasis in teaching geoscience in grades 5-12. WGU differs from traditional colleges and universities offering online degrees in that students move through the program based on the development of competency in each subject rather than simply completing a required number of credit hours. The program takes four to five years to complete for incoming freshman students. Transfer students can expect to complete the program in about two to three years, depending upon the number of credits they have already achieved at another institution. Students take courses in Integrated Natural Sciences, Earth and Space Science Theories and Concepts and Specific Teaching Practices: Science Pedagogy.
Western Governors University
4001 South 700 East, Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-2533
801-274-3280
wgu.edu
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee at Martin offers an online Master of Science in Education with an interdisciplinary emphasis in geoscience education. The degree program requires 18 credit hours in core courses along with various courses in education. Students must also complete a field experience and a research project as part of the curriculum. Geoscience courses include studies in Earth Systems Science, Understanding Evolution, Physical Geology, Oceanology for Teachers, Astrophysics for Educators and Global Climate Change. Education courses include various areas such as Models of Instruction, Curriculum Development, and Advanced Teaching Strategies and Advanced Computer Applications and Technologies in Education.
The University of Tennessee at Martin
552 University Street
Martin, TN 38237
731-881-7000
utm.edu
Tags: credit hours, Missouri State, Missouri State University, Northwest Missouri, Northwest Missouri State, offers online
