As geoscientists, we embrace the study of our Earth, other planets, and their moons for their composition, history, and constantly changing characters. This includes the origin and evolution of our planet, its chemical and physical properties, the history of life, and humanity's response to natural disasters and climate/environmental changes. A degree in geoscience will set you on an exciting path with many employment opportunities in industry, government, or education. In addition to the oil & gas and mining industries, which employ many geoscientists, this degree prepares you equally well for a career in the environmental industry, engineering firms, water utility companies, state and local regulatory agencies, federal government agencies including the US Geological Survey, the National Parks Service, NASA, or being an educator at the K-12 or university level. Additionally, to advance into management in most environmental companies requires becoming a licensed Professional Geoscientist, which requires 30 hours of Geology classes. All students of the Geosciences program complete this prior to graduation.
Internships allow you to obtain work experience, explore a chosen career path and increase your marketability to employers. Students can access Handshake, UTSA's jobs portal, to search for jobs and internships and recruiting and event information. UTSA's Career Center has a COS career counselor who provides internship opportunities and advice to students across every science major.
The B.A. Degree in Geosciences provides opportunities to prepare for careers in fields such as earth science education, law, insurance, financial services, energy business, and environmental management. It is not recommended for students planning to pursue careers as professional geologists or graduate studies in geology or related fields.
The B.A. degree in Geosciences offers a concentration for students interested in becoming 612th grade Physical Sciences teachers through the UTeachSA program.
The B.A. degree in Geosciences with a Concentration in Grades 612 Physical Science Teacher Certification is designed to prepare students for professional careers in teaching Physical Scienceincluding earth sciences, physics, and chemistryat the secondary level. The program of study is structured around a comprehensive Geosciences curriculum and state requirements for grades 612 Physical Science Teacher Certification. Students cannot receive a B.A. degree with Teacher Certification without completing the teacher certification coursework. A student who does not complete the Physical Science teacher certification must transfer to the general B.A. or B.S. in Geosciences program.