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The Kimbell School of Geosciences serves as the academic hub for Midwestern State University's Environmental Science undergraduate program and its earth science graduate studies, cultivating innovative education and research. At Midwestern State University, the Kimbell School equips students with comprehensive training for professional careers and advanced academic pursuits. The curriculum integrates cutting-edge technologies, current scientific knowledge, and hands-on fieldwork alongside traditional classroom learning. Alumni enter diverse fields including water resource management, environmental consulting, energy industries, scientific research, and education. With deep expertise in Earth's systems, MSU Texas geoscientists contribute to resource stewardship while advancing planetary understanding.
Midwestern State University's Environmental Science program offers an interdisciplinary approach grounded in physical and mathematical sciences. Students gain expertise through coursework in biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, statistics, and specialized environmental studies, preparing them for contemporary workforce demands and graduate studies. Those pursuing environmental careers or advanced degrees can earn a Bachelor of Science in Geosciences with an Environmental Sciences Track (GEOE), with specialization options in geosciences, biology, or chemistry. Environmental Science students join the vibrant Kimbell School of Geosciences within the College of Science and Mathematics, with access to scholarships, career resources, and state-of-the-art facilities through the Geosciences department.
Contemporary environmental science demands rigorous scientific training. The B.S. Geosciences program's Environmental Sciences Track offers three concentration paths in biology, chemistry, or geosciences, each requiring discipline-specific coursework that builds on core requirements. Students can tailor their studies through electives that explore broad environmental systems or specialized Earth processes.
The environmental science internship program offers practical experience and professional networking. Students regularly complete placements with local and national organizations, engaging in environmental education, governmental water analysis, consulting services, and ecological surveys.