Applied Environmental Geosciences
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeUSD 1,577 / credit
Apply DateSeptember 19, 2022
Next IntakeAugust 29, 2022
Applied Environmental Geosciences
About
What Youll Learn at Weber
Applied environmental geosciences majors learn concepts and workforce skills related to the physical and biological aspects of planet Earth.
Youll learn to address issues related to:
- Environmental protection
- Natural hazards
- Energy, mineral and water resources
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 120 credit hours.
- A minimum of 40 upper-division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above).
- A minimum of 30 hours in residency (WSU courses).
- At least a 2.0 (C) WSU grade point average (GPA).
- Completion of WSU general education, diversity, major and minor requirements.
- One of the following bachelor’s degrees must be specified and the WSU general education, major and minor requirements completed. Some departments may specify completion of specific general education courses.
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
This degree may be earned only by Visual Arts majors; see the Visual Arts Department section for the application process.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.0
- TOEFLMin 61
English Program Requirements
- ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Weber State offers an English Language Program (LEAP) for students who have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS, or who have scores below the requirements. A conditional acceptance letter can be issued for most programs. For admission to an academic program of study, you must complete one of the following:
- TOEFL: 500 paper-based or 61 internet-based (please request official results sent to
- WSU using school code 4941).
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.0 on each section.
- SAT Critical Reading score of 420.
- ACT English score of 17.
- Completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma at an accredited high school
- Attended a U.S. high school for at least 3 years.
- Received a grade of “C” or better in a college-level English Composition Course (equal to WSU’s English 1010) at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- DUOLINGO English Test: Score of 50 or above (test dates BEFORE July 15, 2019).
- DUOLINGO English Test: Score of 90 or above.
Career
The overall job and graduate school placement rate for Weber State geosciences graduates since 2003 is approximately 84%.
Common careers for applied environmental geosciences graduates in the U.S. and Utah
Descriptions, job outlook, salary information and more...
(Source: bls.gov)
- Geologists and geophysicists
- Natural sciences managers
- Geological and petroleum technicians
- Geographic information systems specialists
- Environmental scientists
Fee Information
How to Apply
- Fill out the online application.
- Pay a $30 nonrefundable application fee.
- Submit the following:
- Official high school transcripts or GED documentation.
- ACT/SAT scores (These aren’t mandatory. They help determine math and English placement).
- Official transcripts from any college or university where you have completed work, including concurrent enrollment and early college.
Applied Environmental Geosciences
Weber State University
United States of America, Aberdeen