BSc in Geosciences - Earth System and Climate in San Antonio United States | University of Texas at San Antonio

As geoscientists, we explore Earth, planets, and their moons to understand their makeup, past, and dynamic nature. This encompasses our planet's formation and development, its chemical and physical traits, life's history, and how humans adapt to natural hazards and shifts in climate and environment. A geoscience degree opens doors to diverse career paths across industries, government, and education. Beyond traditional sectors like oil & gas and mining, graduates find opportunities in environmental services, engineering consultancies, water utilities, state/local regulators, and federal agencies such as the USGS, National Parks, and NASA, as well as teaching roles from K-12 to university levels. Advancing to management in environmental firms typically requires Professional Geoscientist licensure, which our program's 30-hour geology curriculum fulfills before graduation.
Internships provide hands-on experience, career exploration, and enhanced employability. Through UTSA's Handshake platform, students discover job openings, internships, and recruitment events. The College of Science career advisor offers specialized guidance for science majors seeking practical experience.
Our Geosciences B.S. program equips students for professional careers or graduate studies, emphasizing core competencies and practical skills. Students can specialize in one of four concentrations: General Geology, Earth System and Climate, Environmental Geoscience, or Water Science.
The Earth System and Climate track equips students with technical expertise to tackle climate-related challenges, preparing them to collaborate with policymakers. This specialization signals to employers a graduate's proficiency in climate systems, boosting prospects in environmental policy, consulting, resource management, quality assessment, research, and conservation roles.