About the Degree
Introduction
The Earth and Environmental Sciences (EaES) supports students in their exploration and study of the natural world. Students may be interested in learning more about climate change, sources of urban pollution, or planetary formation. The undergraduate degree program is the first step on the pathway to employment and/or post-graduate work in geoscience and environmental science. Additionally, the EaES major, or minor, is also a valuable degree for those pursuing other career choices – for example, in medicine, public health, law, education, business, civil engineering, or social sciences.
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences, students need to complete university, college, and department requirements. Students earning a minimum 3.2/4.0 GPA can also graduate with Department Distinction. The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UIC.
EaES Major and Minor
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EaES Major Summary of Requirements
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| Required Prerequisite and Collateral Courses | 24-26 |
| EaES Department Requirements: Core Courses | 23 |
| EaES Department Requirements: Selective Courses | 15 |
| College of LAS Requirements: General Education and Electives | 56-58 |
| Total Hours | 120 |