BSc in Geosciences and Society - Science Communication in Tucson United States | University of Arizona

The Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences and Society is designed for students seeking to merge a solid grounding in geosciences with social science disciplines addressing critical global issues like resource management, water security, and climate dynamics. This program prepares graduates to excel in roles that require communicating scientific understanding and developing data-driven approaches to pressing concerns such as water conservation, community resilience against natural disasters, ecosystem preservation, and climate change effects – all viewed through a geoscientific lens.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Develop practical knowledge of Earth materials, including their characteristics, formation, and applications.
Explain Earth surface processes and their societal implications.
Understand internal planetary mechanisms.
Master the geologic timeline and significant Earth history milestones.
Gain specialized techniques for analyzing and interpreting geological specimens, records, and formations.
Apply scientific methodology, including assessing primary research and datasets in Earth sciences, while effectively conveying geological concepts through both spoken and written formats.