Are you considering a major in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department?

Careers in the Earth and Environmental Sciences are in demand, in both the public and private sector.  For a list of some of the careers available to you, follow the links below -

• Two short YouTube videos about career opportunities in the Earth and Environmental Sciences 

  • Part 1 

  • Part 2

• American Geosciences Institute - Career Compass, helps you find your path

• UNI Career Services Listing

• Geosciences - American Geological Institute

• Astronomy - American Astronomical Society

• Meteorology - American Meteorological Society

The number of jobs available in the geosciences are extensive.  Below are several links for job searching websites.

• State of Iowa Jobs

• InfoMine, Inc., InfoOil Careers - Oil and Gas Jobs Worldwide

• GeoSearch, Inc., Recruiting Firm

• GIS Careers

• GIS Jobs Clearinghouse

• The Riley Guide, Earth, Environmental & Water Sciences Job Listings

• Environmental Science Careers

• A Guide to Green Careers

• GeoCorp - Search for Positions

To be ready for studies in the earth and environmental sciences these are the recommended steps you should take -

If you are a high school student....

• Science courses you should complete in high school: Chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology, astronomy and earth science courses

• Math courses you should complete in high school: algebra, trigonometry, elementary analysis, pre-calculus

• Visit the Department of Earth Science, which can be arranged through the Admissions office or by contacting the Department directly

• Apply to UNI

• Apply for Financial Aid/Scholarships  - Helpful instructions for Earth Science Scholarships can be found here

If you are a transfer student....

• Science courses you should complete: General Chemistry I, General Physics I, and any earth science courses.  Prospective Earth Science Teaching majors should also take General Chemistry II and General Physics II.

• Math courses you should complete: Pre-calculus or Calculus I. 

• Visit the Department of Earth Science, which can be arranged through the Admissions office or by contacting the Department directly

• Apply to UNI

• Apply for Financial Aid/Scholarships - Helpful instructions for Earth Science Scholarships can be found here

If you are a current UNI student....

• Visit the Department of Earth Science by contacting the Department directly.

• Enroll in any of the entry-level courses, such as Introduction to Geology, Elements of Weather or Astronomy.