Overview

Key facts

The Earth Science program at Grand Valley State University consists of coursework in the geosciences, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Some required courses include:

Astronomy

Earth history

Earth science in secondary education

Geomorphology

Mineralogy/petrology

Oceanography

Weather and climate

Career Options

Most earth science B.S. graduates pursue careers in secondary education. We recommend that students choose a minor in biology or one of the other sciences. Students that take the extra coursework needed to obtain an integrated science secondary endorsement are most successful in starting their teaching careers in Michigan. Demand for earth science graduates is high across the country.

Why Study Earth Science at Grand Valley?

In addition to knowledgeable, accomplished faculty members, the geology department provides an excellent learning community and invaluable learning experiences outside the classroom.

Students often take part in field studies and educational research where they can apply their earth science knowledge in real-world situations.

Individually mentored educational, curriculum, or geologic research opportunities are available to our undergraduate students that are rare in other educational programs and at other universities.

Our students frequently attend and/or present their work at national, state, or regional professional meetings.

The Geology Club meets regularly and organizes events such as on-campus speakers, field experiences, and attendance at local, regional, and national conferences.

The geology department strongly recommends students in this major complete get a biology minor. Earth science majors with a biology minor can earn a Science (DI) endorsement with an additional 9 credits coursework. Students are encouraged to visit their advisor to design the best possible curricular track. A minimum of 2.7 GPA in the major is required for recommendation for teacher certification.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Exploring the Earth

Earth History

Research Tools for Geosciences

Earth Science in Secondary Education

Geomorphology

Oceanography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

149 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

International Application
$30 Application Fee
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Test Scores
Verification of Financial Support

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22770 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16122 USD / year

≈ 16122 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Why Study Earth Science at Grand Valley?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Allendale

Funding

Scholarships Information

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