The core required geoscience courses build on a solid foundation in allied sciences and math and culminate in a capstone field mapping experience, thus preparing students for graduate school and a variety of careers in the geosciences, including geotechnical consulting and in Washington. The BS degree is also appropriate for students who wish to continue in other quantitative scientific fields or directions (e.g., medical school).

Completion of 30 credits (If a student is a transfer student, credits must be transferable) The applicant must be in good academic standing 2.25 Collegiate GPA Completion of ENG 101 and ENG 102 with a C- or higher, or equivalent Attend a College of Business Major Declaration Session A score of 71 or above on the Internet-based TOEFL or 525 or above on the paper-based TOEFL, OR A score of 6.0 or above on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, OR A 3.0 (B grade) or above in each two college-level English composition courses from an accredited United States college or university.