Bachelor of Geology - Earth/Environmental Science, Secondary Education at Appalachian State University

Study Geology - Earth/Environmental Science, Secondary Education at Appalachian State University, a Bachelor degree offered on the Hickory campus in Boone , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Geology - Earth/Environmental Science, Secondary Education

North Carolina has a shortage of earth science teachers as well as a shortage of comprehensive science teachers. Since geology is an earth science, the teaching job prospects with the Geology (BS) - Earth/Environmental Science, Secondary Education degree are high. Based on the reputation of the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences and Appalachian's Reich College of Education teacher preparation program, students majoring in often find they can work at the school of their choice.

As with other Geology degrees from Appalachian, study in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences prepares you to understand diverse topics such as evolution and plate tectonics, sedimentation and sea-level change, water resources and groundwater contamination, and much more. Appalachian Geology graduates have the field skills, core geologic knowledge and credentials to obtain a Professional Geologist license (PG), an essential certification for many jobs in the field of geology, especially those in the environmental industry.

Disciplines

Sustainability Education/Teaching Environmental/Natural ResourcesPhysical Sciences Life Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Geology - Earth/Environmental Science, Secondary Education at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
- If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
- Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
- Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score

Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

*SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

**ACT composite, without writing.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 78

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Geology - Earth/Environmental Science, Secondary Education at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Geology - Earth/Environmental Science, Secondary Education at Appalachian State University

Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
Provide your official high school transcript(s)
Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)

Bachelor of Geology - Earth/Environmental Science, Secondary Education at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone