Overview

You gain an understanding of the major features of each of these systems with foundational courses in earth system science, environmental earth science, historical geology, and earth materials. Elective courses in the program include hydrogeology, structural field geology, geographic information systems, geochemistry, ecology, and field biology.

You can opt to participate in internships, research projects, or serve as teaching assistants. The program prepares you for a wide variety of careers in the private and government sectors including the fields of environmental science, geotechnical services, natural hazards mitigation, mining and petroleum industries, and resource management. It also provides an excellent foundation if you are interested in continuing your education with graduate work in the natural sciences. You may complete additional courses required for secondary teaching certification.

Goals

The goals of the Earth Science program at Lewis - Clark State College are to provide students with learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and field so that they are well-prepared to:

Understand the major features and processes in Earth’s systems and the interrelationships between them;
Understand the interactions between Earth systems and human society;
Apply geoscience knowledge and critical thinking skills to identify and address a variety of Earth science problems;
Understand field research techniques and be able to critically interpret geologic phenomena in the field;
Apply scientific methods with clearly articulated hypotheses and understand the fundamentals of collecting and applying data to test hypotheses;
Communicate in a scientifically effective manner, in both oral and written form.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Algebra
Calculus
Earth Materials
Physical Geology
Chemistry
Descriptive Astronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lewiston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Complete the International Application

Pay the International Application fee

Submit a copy of your passport identification page

Submit proof of English language proficiency

Send official school transcripts and records

Submit financial documents

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22798 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22798 USD / year

≈ 22798 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7876 USD / year

≈ 7876 USD / year

Additional Details

Asotin County: $6,228 per semester; Part-time: $389/credit

Living costs

Lewiston

United States

750 - 1100 USD / month

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