Geoscience Minor
Explore the physical aspects of the earth and its processes.
At Park University, our Minor in Geoscience program allows students to specialize their studies in physical geography or geology. Atmospheric scientists, geophysicists, oceanographers and other professionals all use geoscience principles in their work. Geoscience professionals are in higher demand due to an increasing overall need for environmental protection and responsible land and resource management.
Locations & Learning Options
As a student in our Geoscience Minor program, you’ll be able to take face-to-face classes at our Parkville, Missouri campus. You may also take classes online.
The Minor in Geoscience requires a minimum of 18 completed credit hours. Refer to your catalog for a complete listing of coursework for this degree.
Online & Parkville
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Careers
Our programs will prepare you for a career as a:
- Seismologist
- Hydrologist
- Geophysicist
Program Highlights
Students who choose to focus on physical geography will learn to observe the natural environment—including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere. Students who choose courses in geology will gain knowledge about the structure of the what lies beneath the Earth’s surface, and the processes that have and will shape that structure.
