HOURS
Fall Semester
HIST 1301 BIOL 1441 PHYS 1441 or 1443 UTA CORE: SOCI. & BEHAV. SCIENCE
Spring Semester
BIOL 1442 PHYS 1442 or 1444 HIST 1302 ENVR 2414
ENVR 4303 ENVR 4455 ENR 4457 Foundational Component Area
UNIV 1131/1101 ENVR 1301 ENGL 1301 MATH 1426 CHEM 1441
Summer (Optional)
ENVR 4314 ENVR 4454 GEOL 4330 POLS 2311
POLS 2312 GEOL 4323 BIOL 3356 or 3355 UTA CORE: CREATIVE ARTS GEOL 4331,or 4332, or 4333, or 4334
ENVR 1330 MATH 2425 ENGL 1302 CHEM 1442
1st Year
31
GEOL 4405 or 4465 ENVR/GEOL/DATA/BIOL/CHEM Electives UTA CORE: LANG., PHIL., & CULT
3rd Year
plan for success
29
ENVR 3387
4th Year
120
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Visit www.uta.edu/reserach/opportunites/undergraduate and discuss with faculty about research opportunities Consider joining the Honors College Consider a GIS certificate, data science minor, or double majors
Complete UNIV 1301/1101 Join UTA student organizations, such as Trekking, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Environmental Science, Mavs Go Green Sign up for the EES email list and attend department events, such as Friday noon Tech Session
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Study Abroad
Destination Graduation
Complete core degree courses Meet with your advisor to review progress and start planning for degree completion
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Mentorships Student organizations Peer education Volunteering Tutoring & coaching Student Governance
Meet with your advisor and become familiar with requirements for your degree Complete lower-division prerequisite courses Learn about different degree options at https://catalog.uta.edu/science/earth/
Explore volunteer opportunities with EES graduate students and faculty Subscribe to setac’s Career Center Develop leadership in student organizations Apply for departmental and college scholarships Visit UTA Career Development Center and meet with a counselor to explore potential careers for your degree
Conduct undergraduate research with faculty on campus Explore external research opportunities funded by NSF, GSA, UNAVCO, or national labs Learn about graduate school application process and requirements
Career Development
Explore volunteer opportunities with EES graduate students and faculty Explore summer intern opportunities Research about job opportunities and attend career fairs Polish your resume and gain interview skills Reflect on your education and career goals and add new skills if needed
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Service Learning UTA Volunteers Camps for high school students
Internships Fellowships Assistantships Job fairs Scholarships Peer Academic Leadership
Undergraduate Research Assistantship Contact your professors for opportunities
EDUCATE
Complete upper-division electives and minor requirements Meet with your advisor to ensure degree completion Apply for graduation
Present at UTA ACES, SETAC section, national, or YES meetings, or at other meetings Take GRE or MCAT and seek for recommendation letters Talk to potential thesis advisors in graduate schools Polish your resume and gain interview skills Apply to graduate schools
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs In addition, students must complete a field camp experience within the department
Ability to Gather, Analyze and Communicate Complex Technical Data to Others Ability to Plan and Manage Projects Ability to Make Critical Observations of Geology and Environmental Features Ability to Summarize Data and Field Observations into Report and Present Report to Professionals Competence in Developing Arguments from Scientific, Ethical, and Philosophical Perspectives Flexibility to Work in All Kinds of Environments Knowledge of Scientific and Engineering Principles from a Range of Disciplines Relevant to Geology and the Environment Strong Analytic and Quantitative Skills Needed to Identify Problems, Develop a Program to Address the Problem, Execute a Rigorous Analysis of the Issue, and Reach Independent Conclusions
Find your career
Take Action
Data Analyst Environmental Consultant Environmental Engineer Environmental Scientist Field Engineer Field Geologist Field Technician Geologist Geoscientist GIS Analyst Laboratory Technician Research Assistant Scientist
What career options do I have with this major?
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success. Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.
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