Overview

The State University of New York Plattsburgh Earth Science B.A. includes a sequence of geology courses with additional courses in hydrology, meteorology, astronomy and biology that are required by New York State Education Department. The program has flexibility, making it possible for you to enter the geology consulting field instead of teaching. In addition, the earth science major leads to qualifying you for licensure as a professional geologist.

Upon graduation, you can enter SUNY Plattsburgh’s master’s program in adolescence education for earth science.

Key facts

Our location at the foothills of Adirondack Mountains provides easy access to a 6-million acre natural laboratory for our students.

A wealth of applied learning opportunities are available to students in the earth science program. Students complete summer internships at the Vermont Geological Survey. Students also have the opportunity to assist professors with current research that studies the Adirondacks and groundwater contamination issues in Vermont.

You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and field facilities, including:

Rock preparation laboratory, sedimentology and a geo-engineering lab, a suite of geophysical instruments for well logging and an experimental well field with more than 25 wells that are used for research and teaching.
Remote Sensing and GIS laboratories.
The Ecosystem Studies Field laboratory at the the Altona Flatrock Pine Barrens with extensive hydrologic instrumentation.
The Lake Champlain Research Institute with limnological research vessels.
Environmental Chemistry laboratories equipped for work in biogeochemistry and watershed science.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geology
Astronomy
Evolution of the Earth
Mineralogy/Optical Mineralogy
Atmospheric Processes
Sedimentology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

More details

We are on rolling admission and do not have specific deadlines for submitting an application.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 486 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in United States

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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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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General requirements

We are looking for a solid, college-preparatory background. In New York state high schools, that means Regents or Common Core coursework.

Successful applicants have an academic average of “B” or better. Students with good courses, but “C+” grades may be considered as “borderline”.

All first-year applicants should submit a recommendation from a school counselor and/or teacher.

Essays are an applicant’s opportunity to communicate to admissions in their own voice.

Applicants are encouraged to submit supplemental information regarding leadership experience, activities, community service, employment, etc., as well as any additional details regarding extenuating circumstances that might have affected academic performance.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8490 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

16980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8490 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3535 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Plattsburgh

924 - 2014 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Plattsburgh

Funding

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