Overview

In this Geoscience programme, from Edgewood University, you will learn to identify materials of the Earth—rocks, minerals and fossils—and discover how geologists piece together the past. You will also become a more informed citizen as to how we can responsibly and sustainably live on this planet together.

The department has a teaching collection, including 400 mineral samples, 400 rock samples, 700 fossils, and 200 maps used in many classes. Additional equipment is available to you for independent research, including a soil corer, a lapidary wheel, stream tables, groundwater models and basic field supplies.

The Office of Science Outreach expands the resources and expertise of our science faculty and students from the labs and classrooms in the Sonderegger Science Center out into the community.

Our goals are to share the excitement of discovery, foster understanding of the natural world, improve personal lives through increased knowledge and awareness of science and technology, and support the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Program Highlights

All introductory courses are taught with an integrated lecture/lab format allowing fewer meeting times and quicker application of course content to hands-on activities.
Units are structured around real-world, current geological problems culminating in a project that requires knowledge of geologic processes to solve.
Class sizes are typically under 20 in introductory courses and smaller for upper-level courses.
All programs in geoscience are designed to be flexible to allow you to explore the topics you find interesting—including field classes and independent projects.

Career Outcomes

Recent graduates from the Geoscience program have gone on to careers in forestry, outdoor recreation, and teaching.

Our graduates become actively engaged in using liberal arts framework to help address issues that are important to the larger community. Studying the Earth is not just about the materials that make up the planet, but how we as a society interact with those materials. Our students appreciate the relationship between local and global issues, and they develop a deep respect for the complexity and interdependence of all the systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Green and Sustainable Chemistry

Environmental Geology

Scientific Computing

Field Biology

National Parks Geo and Preservation

Oceans and Atmosphere

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcripts – with cumulative GPA and class rank (if available)
ACT or SAT scores
GED (if high school transcripts are not available)
For students enrolling at Edgewood University, the average GPA is 3.35 and the average composite ACT score is 22. Please note that admission to Edgewood University does not guarantee admission into individual schools or programs. Additional entrance requirements may be required for some programs including, but not limited to, nursing and education.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37120 USD / year

≈ 37120 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

37120 USD / year

≈ 37120 USD / year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program Highlights

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Programme Structure

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