Major in Earth and Environmental Science
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Have an educational adventure. You’ll get to play in the dirt, celebrate your love of climbing trees, and learn about how our world works!
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Want to help save and preserve the planet for generations to come? This major will teach you all about renewable energy, clean water, sustainable ecosystem restoration, and more.
Students enrolled in earth and environmental science analyze and trace Earth’s history from the Big Bang through historic periods. You will analyze fossils, rocks, minerals, maps, and aerial and satellite photos. You’ll also learn about natural resources, soil formation, natural hazards, coastal and earth surface processes, and pollution detection and control. Graduates find meaningful work in conservation, climate change, education, and research in local parks agencies, state agencies, higher education institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
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Our application and enrollment process is simple. We are here to support you along the way! Visit us to see the campus for yourself. New students and their families can choose from information sessions, tours of the campus, and open houses for a first-hand UIC experience.
Questions? Contact us at info@las.uic.edu.
