UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Earth and Environmental Sciences Major >>
The major in Earth and Environmental Sciences is an interdisciplinary program among
the departments of Geology, Biology, and Chemistry. The goal of the program is to give
students a well-rounded background in science as it relates to the environment.
The program is rigorous and is designed either to prepare graduates for technical positions
in the environmental industry or to allow them to continue their education in graduate studies.
The program also prepares students to pursue an environmental career through the fields of law,
business, sociology, health, or political science. The environmental science major requires
at least 65 credits.
Geology Major >>
The Geological Sciences program aims to foster the intellectual development of its students within
a geological perspective, and to prepare them to evaluate critical contemporary issues and
problems relating to the earth's physical environment. For anyone contemplating graduate studies
and a professional career in geology, certain ancillary courses are required and others strongly
recommended.
Geology majors may (A) choose a traditional curriculum, (B) design their own curriculum, or (C)
select an environmental geology track curriculum. These curricula may serve as a preparation for
graduate studies or a career in the petroleum or mining industries, environmental geology,
oceanology, land-use planning, teaching, business, and law.
Environmental Geology also offers graduate studies in several areas of geology. It is possible to
obtain the B.A. (or B.S. as an option) and M.S. degrees in five years.
Geoscience Engineering Major >>
The major in geoscience engineering is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental, and
intercollegiate major between the Department of Geological Sciences and the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NJIT. The goal of the program is to train students
to combine evaluative and remedial capabilities in one degree. The program is rigorous and
designed to prepare graduates for technical and management positions in industry or to
continue their education in graduate studies.
The program is designed to lead to certification as a professional engineering (PE).
Geological Sciences Minor >>
Students must fulfill 20 credits for a minor in the geological sciences.
Teacher Certification
Students seeking teacher certification in earth science must complete the requirements
for a major in the geological sciences department as well as satisfy other requirements
for certification. For details regarding admission to the teacher education program and
the requirements, students should consult both their department adviser and the chairperson
of the education department.
