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BA Geosciences

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Eckerd College

Program Overview

The geosciences major prepares students to become professional scientists capable of conducting research in terrestrial and marine geologic environments. Students majoring in geosciences gain knowledge regarding fundamental concepts of Earth systems history, structures, materials, and processes, as well as research methods employed by geoscientists. In addition, geoscience students develop scientific communication skills. All graduates are expected to be able to speak professionally and write effective scientific reports.

Program Key Stats

$47044 (Annual Fees)



72 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application or Eckerd College application, Personal Statement/Essay, 40 Application Fee, $40 Application Fee, Official High School Transcript and/or G.E.D. results, Certified, true copies of your secondary school records and corresponding national or provincial examination certificates, Admission Recommendation Letter, Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL iBT score of at least 79, computer based 123 or written 550; OR IELTS score with an overall band result of 6.5 or higher; OR Duolingo English Test score of at least 105; OR SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 550; OR ACT combined English and Reading of 43; OR Successful completion of ELS Intensive English Language Program-Level 112, requirement may also be satisfied by submitting one of the following 650-word graded essay, score of 4 or 5 on the College Board AP examination in English Language, 5 or higher on the IB , Higher Level, Predicted IB score of 32 or better

Career Options

  • Geologist
  • Paleontologist
  • Seismologist

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