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Home > Academics > Colleges and Schools > College of Natural, Applied & Health Sciences > School of Environmental and Life Sciences > Earth Science > Degree Requirements - Earth Science

B.S. DEGREE EARTH SCIENCE OPTION: GEOLOGY

The geology program is designed for students who plan to become professional geologists. The curriculum meets the requirements of the American Institute of Professional Geologists and prepares students for careers in geology and/or graduate study.
GENERAL EDUCATION 32
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities 6
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select one course from following areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 6
*HIST 1000 Civil Society in America 3
Select one course from following areas:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Science & Mathematics 7
MATH 1054 Precalculus #    3
BIO 1000 Principles of Biology 4
* GE Required Distribution Course

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 23
MATH 2411 Calculus I 3
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
PHYS 2091 General Physics I 4
PHYS 2092 General Physics II 4
CPS 1231 Fundamentals of Computer Science 4

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS    56
Required Foundation Core Courses
GEOL 1200 Introduction to Geology 4
ES 2200 Methods in Geoscience 4
ES 3200 GIS in Geoscience 4
GEOL 3261 Mineralogy 4
GEOL 3263 Structural Geology 4
GEOL 3264 Invertebrate Paleontology 4
GEOL 3265 Geomorphology 4
GEOL 3281 Field Geology I 2
GEOL 4252 Field Geology II 2
GEOL 4265 Petrology 4
GEOL 4266 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation 4

MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
ES 4953 and 4954 ES Seminar I & II
OR
ES 4963 and 4964 Honors Research
Seminar in ES I & II 2,2

MAJOR ELECTIVES 12
Courses selected with departmental
advisement.

FREE ELECTIVES 13
(50% of free electives must be
at the 3000-4000 level)

TOTAL 124

# A Student whose qualifying score on the placement test makes them eligible to take either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 may take that course instead. In that case, either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 will count as the General Education requirement and the student may take another three to six credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.

B.S. DEGREE EARTH SCIENCE OPTION: METEOROLOGY

The meteorology program is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in meteorology and the atmospheric sciences. The curriculum meets the requirements of the National Weather Service and prepares students for both employment and graduate study.
GENERAL EDUCATION 33
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1054 Precalculus # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities 6
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select one course from following areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 6
*HIST 1000 Civil Society in America 3
Select one course from following areas:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Science & Mathematics 8
CPS 1231 Fundamentals of Computer Science 4
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
* GE Required Distribution Course

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 25
MATH 2411 Calculus I # 3
MATH 2412 Calculus II # 3
PHYS 2095 Physics I 4
PHYS 2096 Physics II 4
CPS 2231 Computer Organization & Programming 4
MATH 3455 Differential Equations 3
GEOL 3266 Hydrology 4

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS 53
Required Foundation Core Courses
METR 1300 Introduction to Meteorology 4
ES 2200 Methods in Geoscience 4
METR 3370 Atmospheric Dynamics 4
METR 3371 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 4
METR 3372 Physical Meteorology 3
METR 3380 Meteorological Instrumentation 4
METR 4351 Synoptic Meteorology I 4
METR 4352 Synoptic Meteorology II 4
METR 4370 Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics 3
ES 4200    Remote Sensing 4

MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
ES 4953 and 4954 ES Seminar I & II
OR
ES 4963 and 4964 Honors Research
Seminar in ES I & II 2,2

MAJOR ELECTIVES 11
Courses selected with departmental advisement.

FREE ELECTIVES 13
(50% of free electives must be at the 3000-4000 level)

TOTAL 124

# A Student whose qualifying score on the placement test makes them eligible to take either MATH 2411 may take that course instead. In that case, either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 will count as the General Education requirement and the student may take another three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.

B.S. DEGREE EARTH SCIENCE OPTION: EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE

The Earth System Science program prepares our students for the demands and challenges of interdisciplinary careers and/or graduate studies in the geosciences. The option will emphasize using modern quantitative and analytical skills for exploring multi-disciplinary problems in a collaborative environment.
GENERAL EDUCATION 32
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication 3
GE 2024    Research and Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities 6
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select one course from following areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 6
*HIST 1000 Civil Society in America 3
Select one course from following areas:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Science & Mathematics 7
MATH 1054 Precalculus #    3
BIO 1000 Principles of Biology 4
* GE Required Distribution Course

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 23
MATH 2411 Calculus I 3
MATH 2412 Calculus II 3
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
MATH 2526 Applied Statistics 3
COMM 2405 Public Speaking 3
ENG 3090 Professional and Technical Writing 3

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS 49-51
Required Foundation Core Courses
ES 1000    Observing the Earth 3
ES 2000    Foundations of Earth System Science 4
ES 2200    Methods in Geoscience 4
ES 3200    GIS in Geoscience 4
ES 3310    Geosphere 4
ES 3320    Atmosphere 4
ES 3330    Hydrosphere/Ocean 4
ES 4200    Remote Sensing 4
ES 4980    Env. Issues Internship 3

MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
ES 4981 Env. Issues Seminar 3
Interdisciplinary electives 6
(Select from Departmental approved
interdisciplinary courses in Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Public Administration,
or Economics)

MAJOR ELECTIVES 6-8
(Select from Departmental approved 3000-4000 level courses in Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography)

FREE ELECTIVES 18-20
(50% of free electives must be at the 3000-4000 level)

TOTAL 124

# A Student whose qualifying score on the placement test makes them eligible to take either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 may take that course instead. In that case, either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 will count as the General Education requirement and the student may take another three to six credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.

B.A. DEGREE EARTH SCIENCE OPTION: GENERAL

The general earth science program provides students with a broad background in the earth sciences. This option covers the spectrum of earth science with emphasis on problem solving and topics of environmental importance.
GENERAL EDUCATION 44-45
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 9
*HIST 1000 Civil Society in America 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Science & Mathematics 11
MATH 1054 Precalculus # 3
CHEM 1083-1084 Chemistry I & II    4, 4
OR
PHYS 2091-2092 General Physics I & II 4, 4
Health & Physical Education 2-3
ID 1225 Issues in Contemporary  Health 3
ID 1010 Leisure & Recreation in Multicultural Society 3
Two one-credit PED courses 1,1
* GE Required Distribution Course

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 3
MATH 2411 Calculus I #
OR
MATH 2412 Calculus II # 3

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS 31
Required Foundation Core Courses
ASTR 1100 Introduction to Astronomy 4
GEOL 1200 Introduction to Geology 4
METR 1300 Introduction to Meteorology 4
METR 2300 Climatology 3
OCEN 2400 Introduction to Oceanography 4
GEOL 3266 Hydrology 4
One of the following courses 4
GEOL 3261, GEOL 3263,
GEOL 3264, GEOL 3265

MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
ES 4953 and 4954 ES Seminar I & II
OR
ES 4963 and 4964 Honors Research
Seminar in ES I & II 2,2

FREE ELECTIVES 45-46
(50% of free electives must be at the 3000-4000 level. Additional courses in Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics that leads to a collateral or minor program are recommended)

TOTAL 124

# A Student whose qualifying score on the placement test makes them eligible to take either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 may take that course instead. In that case, either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 will count as the General Education requirement and the student may take another three to six credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.

B.A. DEGREE EARTH SCIENCE OPTION: TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Students choosing this (K-12) option must make a formal application for admission to the Middle & Secondary Education Department (MSE). Prior to taking education courses, all prerequisites must be met. See the description under the College of Education.
GENERAL EDUCATION 45
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 9
*HIST 1000 Civil Society in America 3
PSY 1000 General Psychology 3
SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology 3
OR
ANTH 1800 Cultural Anthropology 3
Science & Mathematics 11
MATH 1054 Precalculus # 3
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
BIO 1000 Principles of Biology 4
Health & Physical Education 3
ID 1225 Issues in Contemporary Health 3
* GE Required Distribution Course

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 21
MATH 2411 Calculus I #
OR
MATH 2412 Calculus II # 3
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
PHYS 2091 General Physics I 4
PHYS 2092 General Physics II 4
PSY 2110 Psychology Adolescence 3
ID 2955 Disabled Person in America Society 3

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS 31
Required Foundation Core Courses
ASTR 1100 Introduction to Astronomy 4
GEOL 1200 Introduction to Geology 4
METR 1300 Introduction to Meteorology 4
METR 2300 Climatology 3
OCEN 2400 Introduction to Oceanography 4
GEOL 3266 Hydrology 4
One of the following courses 4
GEOL 3261, GEOL 3263,
GEOL 3264, GEOL 3265

MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
ES 4953 and 4954 ES Seminar I & II
OR
ES 4963 and 4964 Honors Research
Seminar in ES I & II 2,2

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 30
Sophomore Level
EMSE    2801    Introductory Field
Experience K-12 3
Junior Level
EDUC 3000 Curriculum, Evaluation and the Learner 3
EDUC 3401 Language Arts/Reading K-12 3
EMSE 3122 Computers in Education 3
EMSE 3230 Science Education K-12 3
EMSE 3801 Junior Field Experience/Subject Area K-12 2
EMSE 3903 Eng Lang Learn in America 1
Senior Level
EMSE 4811 Professional Internship/Subject Area K-12 9

PROFESSIONAL/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
EDUC 4000 Teacher and Classroom 3

TOTAL    127

# A Student whose qualifying score on the placement test makes them eligible to take either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 may take that course instead. In that case, either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 will count as the General Education requirement and the student may take another three to six credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.

B.A. DEGREE EARTH SCIENCE/TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students who wish to be certified in both Earth Science K-12 and Educator of Students with Disabilities should consult the Catalogue under Special Education programs for a complete description of this dual certification program.
GENERAL EDUCATION 45
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Music or Theatre 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Social Sciences 9
*HIST 1000 Civil Society in America 3
PSY 1000 General Psychology 3
SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology 3
OR
ANTH 1800 Cultural Anthropology 3
Science & Mathematics 11
MATH 1054 Precalculus # 3
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
BIO 1000 Principles of Biology 4
Health & Physical Education 3
ID 1225 Issues in Contemporary Health 3
* GE Required Distribution Course

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 27
MATH 2411 Calculus I #
OR
MATH 2412 Calculus II # 3
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
PHYS 2091 General Physics I 4
PHYS 2092 General Physics II 4
PSY 2110 Psychology Adolescence 3
ID 2052 Human Exceptionality 3
ID 3051 Computer Technology in Today’s Inclusive Society 3
ID 3163 Building Inclusive Environments through Positive Behavioral Supports 3

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS 31
Required Foundation Core Courses
ASTR 1100 Introduction to Astronomy 4
GEOL 1200 Introduction to Geology 4
METR 1300 Introduction to Meteorology 4
METR 2300 Climatology 3
OCEN 2400 Introduction to Oceanography 4
GEOL 3266 Hydrology 4
One of the following courses 4
GEOL 3261, GEOL 3263,
GEOL 3264, GEOL 3265
MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
ES 4953 and 4954 ES Seminar I & II
OR
ES 4963 and 4964 Honors Research
Seminar in ES I & II 2,2

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 32
Sophomore Level
SPED 2120 Introductory Field Experience 3
SPED 2220 Multicultural Learner in Diverse Settings 3
Junior Level
EDUC 3000 Curriculum, Evaluation and the Learner 3
EDUC 3401 Language Arts/Reading K-12 3
EMSE 3230 Science Education K-12 3
SPED 3000 Principles and Practices for the Contemporary Educator 3
SPED 3001 Preprofessional Field Experience 2
Senior Level
SPED 4135 Professional Field Experience 9
EDUC 4000 Teacher and Classroom 3
(SPED 4135 and EDUC 4000 must be taken concurrently)

TOTAL 135

# A Student whose qualifying score on the placement test makes them eligible to take either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 may take that course instead. In that case, either MATH 1054 or MATH 2411 will count as the General Education requirement and the student may take another three to six credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.

B.A. DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION OPTION: LIBERAL STUDIES IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY EARTH SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION K-5 AND 5-8

This is a joint program with the College of Education designed to provide elementary education students the opportunity to pursue a specialization in science, mathematics, or technology. Students choosing this option must make a formal application for admission to the Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education Department. Prior to taking education courses, all prerequisites must be met. Please refer to the Elementary Education program under the College of Education for requirements.